DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Kaulig Racing will be the anchor partner with Ram in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series next season, the team announced Saturday.
Matt Kaulig, team owner for Kaulig Racing, said that the team will field five entries in the Truck Series. No drivers were announced for those rides Saturday.
Kaulig Racing will be the only team to field Ram entries. The Truck teams will be based out of Kaulig Racing’s race shop in Welcome, North Carolina.
“We’re keeping it separate for now,” Kaulig said in response to a question from NBC Sports.
But Stellantis, whose brands include Ram, Dodge and Chrysler among others, has an eye toward moving to Cup.
“If that happens in the future ... I think all NASCAR teams have been open about like we want to be a key partner. If there’s no room at the other (manufacturers), then there’s no room and they understand. Chevy understands that as well.
“We’re just talking about Ram Trucks and getting into the Truck Series and then we’ll deal with all that stuff if and when it comes up.”
Ram will make its return to the Truck Series next season. The manufacturer last raced in the Truck Series in 2012.
“We needed a partner that truly aligns with the Ram brand and embraces our unconventional approach to NASCAR,” said Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO, in a statement. “With Kaulig Racing, we found the perfect synergy to drive our ’Last Tenth’ culture forward.”
Kaulig Racing will continue to field Chevrolets in the Xfinity and Cup Series while fielding Rams in the Truck Series. Kaulig has two full-time entries in Cup and three full-time entries in the Xfinity Series.
