Kaulig Racing, Ram unveil unique Free Agent program for 2026 NASCAR Truck Series

Kaulig Racing and Ram explained they would bring particular outside-the-box ideas to the Craftsman Truck Series and they re delivering with the next phase of the truck manufacturer s return to NASCAR It was informed Monday that a unique Free Agent Activity for the Ram at Kaulig Racing will debut in the Craftsman Truck Series The campaign will bring an unexpected and unknown lineup of drivers from different racing disciplines to compete throughout the season The Free Agent seat gives us the flexibility to bring in talent while keeping fans on their toes Matt Kaulig owner of Kaulig Racing disclosed in a declaration Each driver will bring something unique to the association It s a new idea and exactly the kind of potential we want heading into CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS COMThe Free Agent seat will feature a mix of drivers from various racing backgrounds Ram and Kaulig Racing will announce the Free Agent driver on the Monday before each race next season keeping the series fresh with different competitors Scarce people will ever experience the raw intensity of driving in a NASCAR race V-max speeds crushing G-forces raging adrenaline primal focus mph in traffic is dancing on a razor s edge It s a rush that is hard to replicate Tim Kuniskis CEO of Ram explained in a message Until science fiction becomes reality spectators can only glimpse the feeling never truly live it So why do million fans love this sport Ask five and you ll get five different answers but one common thread the connection to teams and drivers personalities larger than life No isn t chasing points we are chasing something bigger celebrating and amplifying fan engagement with the Free Agents Kaulig Racing and the Ram brand That s the sole mission RAM PARTNERS WITH KAULIG RACING AS FACTORY ORGANIZATION FOR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES COMEBACKRam informed in August that Kaulig Racing would be its anchor factory club as it makes a long-awaited return to NASCAR The Free Agent drivers will not compete for the Craftsman Truck Series championship as Kuniskis noted when he commented the truck isn t chasing points Instead Ram will create a prize plan based on the best individual race performances Only drivers who compete in the Free Agent truck will be eligible with the top performer recognized at the end of the season Five Ram trucks were disclosed for Kaulig Racing s lineup with Brenden Butterbean Queen Daniel Dye and Justin Haley serving as full-time drivers The other two entries include the Free Agent truck and another driver to be publicized at a later date Kaulig advised Fox News Digital in August when the partnership with Ram was communicated that it was a union of shared values He stated his role as unit owner revolves around thinking differently from others in NASCAR while helping Ram reestablish itself in the sport To now join forces as the anchor squad for Ram s return to NASCAR is both an honor and a responsibility Kaulig revealed then Together we re ready to set a new standard on race day and in the impact we make off the track And Kuniskis mentioned it then We needed a partner that truly aligns with the Ram brand and embraces our unconventional approach to NASCAR This is about as unconventional as it gets but it s focused on fan engagement elite talent and of lesson the raw horsepower Ram plans to deliver on Feb when the season kicks off at the iconic Daytona International Speedway Follow Fox News Digital s sports coverage on X and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter