Kaulig Racing and Ram have indicated that they will go bold with the move to the Craftsman Truck Series. A key part of this will feature a special “free agent” truck.

According to a press release from the NASCAR team, the No. 25 Ram 1500 will feature drivers from a variety of disciplines during the 2026 season. Each week leading up to the next race on the schedule, Kaulig Racing will reveal the driver to the public.

This process will start in February as the team prepares to make its Craftsman Truck Series debut at Daytona International Speedway. Kaulig Racing will reveal the driver who will take on the superspeedway race. Only then will fans find out if the driver is from NASCAR, a grassroots series, or another discipline entirely.

“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,” said Tim Kuniskis, CEO of Ram. “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 you’ll get five different answers—but one common thread: the connection to teams and drivers, personalities larger than life. No. 25 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.”

The No. 25 will also take a different approach to the overall NASCAR season. This entry could still contend for the owner’s title, but the drivers will compete for a different prize. They will focus on Ram’s specially-created prize program that rewards the best-performing driver in the free agent lineup.

The free agent driver lineup for the 2026 season is not yet complete. According to Kaulig Racing, interested competitors can reach out to [email protected].

“The Free Agent seat gives us the flexibility to bring in talent while keeping fans on their toes,” said Matt Kaulig, owner of Kaulig Racing. “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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