Ram model to compete in NASCAR Truck Sequence in 2026

Ram will return to the NASCAR Truck Sequence competitors in 2026.

The model, then largely below Dodge possession, gained three producers’ championships (2001, 2003-04) and two driver titles — Bobby Hamilton (2004) and Ted Musgrave (2005) — when it beforehand competed within the Truck Sequence.

The announcement was made earlier than the Cup Sequence occasion Sunday at Michigan Worldwide Speedway.

Chevrolet, Ford and Toyota at present manufacture the Truck Sequence rivals.

Ram, now a part of world producer Stellantis, has not had a truck in a NASCAR race since 2013. The final truck to affix the circuit was the Toyota Tundra in 2004.

“I do know that that is one thing that we now have been speaking about for a very long time, and it is one thing that we do not get to do fairly often,” stated John Probst, NASCAR government vp and chief racing growth officer, of the introduction of a brand new truck. “I feel the final time we did this was over 20 years in the past when Toyota entered our sport, so that is one thing that may be a massive second for our complete sport and our current rivals, potential new rivals, our [original equipment manufacturers].”

Tim Kuniskis, Ram chief government officer, stated hopes are to have a minimum of 4 Rams within the 2026 season opener at Daytona Worldwide Speedway. Ram is on the lookout for a minimum of one staff partnership.

“We’re on the lookout for a date to the promenade proper now,” Kuniskis stated.

Probst stated he anticipates Ram will probably be “fairly aggressive in getting a superb staff lined up of their camp to go run their banner,” including discussions are underway with different producers about including different manufacturers to the grid sooner or later.

–Discipline Degree Media