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

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Kaulig Racing and Ram said they would bring some 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 announced Monday that a unique Free Agent Program for the #25 Ram 1500 at Kaulig Racing will debut in the 2026 Craftsman Truck Series. The program 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, said in a statement. "Each driver will bring something unique to the team. It’s a new idea, and exactly the kind of energy we want heading into 2026."

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Matt Kaulig, CEO of Kaulig Racing, excited for the new Free Agent program along with Ram for next season.  (Kaulig Racing)

The 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.

"Few people will ever experience the raw intensity of driving in a NASCAR race – V-max speeds, crushing G-forces, raging adrenaline, primal focus – 170 mph in traffic is dancing on a razor’s edge. It’s a rush that is hard to replicate," Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram, said in a statement. "Until science fiction becomes reality, spectators can only glimpse the feeling, never truly live it. So why do 20 million fans love this sport? Ask five and