{"id":268975,"date":"2025-11-08T01:40:16","date_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:40:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/268975\/"},"modified":"2025-11-08T01:40:16","modified_gmt":"2025-11-08T01:40:16","slug":"ram-and-kaulig-reportedly-filming-nascar-tryout-show","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/268975\/","title":{"rendered":"Ram And Kaulig Reportedly Filming NASCAR Tryout Show"},"content":{"rendered":"

When Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis sat down with Chris Jacobs at the 2025 SEMA Show in Las Vegas<\/a>, the conversation quickly turned from muscle cars to motorsports. Jacobs hinted that Kuniskis was already delivering on his earlier promises to bring Ram back to NASCAR competition.<\/p>\n

\u201cWell, you know, you mentioned a couple things in there that you\u2019re making good on your plan to bring back in 2026,\u201d Jacobs said. \u201cYou guys have announced your partnership with NASCAR. You\u2019re going to have some Ram trucks running in the NASCAR series, right?\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"Chris Jacobs (left) and Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis (right) at the 2025 SEMA Show. (SEMA).<\/p>\n

Kuniskis confirmed it. \u201cWe will be in the Truck Series in Daytona this year,\u201d he said. \u201cI actually leave here this afternoon, fly down to Charlotte with our race team, Kaulig Racing, and we\u2019re working on something the next couple of days that we\u2019ll announce on Thursday. I think it\u2019s going to be a lot of fun.\u201d<\/p>\n

Now, according to multiple sources, that \u201csomething\u201d appears to be Ram\u2019s rumored NASCAR reality show\u2014one designed to discover the next generation of Ram Craftsman Truck Series drivers.<\/p>\n

Ram\u2019s NASCAR Reality Show Takes Shape \u2013\u00a0
\n\"\"Kaulig Racing joins Ram in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. (Ram).<\/p>\n

In July, journalist Adam Stern of Sports Business Journal<\/a>, said that Ram began exploring the idea of a reality series. The concept would give aspiring grassroots racers a chance to earn a seat in one of Kaulig Racing\u2019s Ram trucks for the brand\u2019s full-time return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026.<\/p>\n

The approach mirrors Roush Racing\u2019s Driver X show from 2005<\/a>, which launched several careers by pitting short-track racers against each other for a NASCAR ride.<\/p>\n

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Now, it appears that cameras are finally rolling. Social media chatter\u2014fueled by insider accounts like @nascarumornostalgia<\/a>\u2014suggests that filming may already be underway this week. That account listed potential drivers rumored to be involved, including dirt late model racer Carson Ferguson and late model competitors Landon Huffman and Mini Tyrell, the 2019 CARS Late Model Stock Rookie of the Year.<\/p>\n

The list also mentioned names familiar to NASCAR fans, such as Conner Jones and Carson Brown, both of whom have competed in the ARCA Menards Series East. Despite being entered in this weekend\u2019s All-American 400 at Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway, the timing doesn\u2019t necessarily rule them out if filming is being scheduled around major short-track events.<\/p>\n

Ram And Kaulig\u2019s NASCAR Plan For 2026 \u2013
\n\"\"Kaulig Racing Announces Daniel Dye and Justin Haley Will Join Their Ram Efforts. (Kaulig Racing).<\/p>\n

Ram\u2019s partnership with Kaulig Racing marks the brand\u2019s long-awaited NASCAR comeback after more than a decade away. The 2026 program will consist of a single, five-truck operation under Kaulig\u2019s banner.<\/p>\n

Three full-time drivers have already been confirmed: Brendan \u201cButterbean\u201d Queen, Daniel Dye, and Justin Haley. That leaves at least two open spots\u2014rumored to be reserved for an \u201cAll-Star\u201d entry and a truck dedicated to the reality show\u2019s winner or winners.<\/p>\n

This structure supports Ram\u2019s mission of connecting with fans through authentic, grassroots racing stories. Kuniskis has often highlighted the importance of staying true to Ram\u2019s blue-collar, performance-driven roots. A show that gives everyday racers a path to NASCAR fits that philosophy perfectly.<\/p>\n

Returning To Racing Roots \u2013
\n\"\"Kaulig Racing joins Ram in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. (Ram).<\/p>\n

Ram\u2019s reentry into NASCAR is more than a sponsorship\u2014it\u2019s a statement. The brand built its image on hard work, toughness, and capability, and its return to the Craftsman Truck Series channels that same energy. The rumored TV show reinforces that identity, offering fans a behind-the-scenes look at the next wave of talent while showing Ram\u2019s commitment to motorsports culture.<\/p>\n

While neither Ram nor Kaulig has publicly confirmed the project, clues continue to mount. Several short-track insiders, including Matt Weaver, have noted driver absences at local races this week\u2014further suggesting something big is happening behind the scenes.<\/p>\n

For now, fans will have to wait for the official announcement\u2014likely coming soon\u2014to see which drivers will strap into a Ram and chase their NASCAR dreams.<\/p>\n

Source: The Daily Downforce<\/a><\/p>\n

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