Overview
- Ram Trucks confirmed its return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, with plans to field four to six entries at the Daytona season opener.
- The addition of Ram brings a fourth factory brand to the Truck Series, joining Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota for the first time in more than a decade.
- NASCAR executive vice president John Probst said the sanctioning body is very close to finalizing a deal with a fifth manufacturer, with Honda often mentioned as a candidate.
- Stellantis CEO Tim Kuniskis indicated that Ram’s Truck Series entry is intended to lay groundwork for Dodge’s potential return to the Cup Series, subject to an 18-month onboarding process.
- Industry insiders expect Ram’s entry to deepen competition and boost fan engagement in the Truck Series, with teams such as GMS Racing and personalities like YouTuber Cleetus McFarland linked to the program.