{"id":745026,"date":"2026-06-18T13:27:12","date_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:27:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/745026\/"},"modified":"2026-06-18T13:27:12","modified_gmt":"2026-06-18T13:27:12","slug":"rams-777-hp-rumble-bee-srt-to-pace-nascars-navy-250","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/745026\/","title":{"rendered":"Ram\u2019s 777-HP Rumble Bee SRT To Pace NASCAR\u2019s NAVY 250"},"content":{"rendered":"

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When the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series<\/a> arrives at Naval Base Coronado this weekend for the highly-anticipated NAVY 250, fans won\u2019t just be watching the race trucks. Many of them will be getting their first look at the fastest production pickup truck ever. Ram has announced that its all-new 2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT will serve as the \u201cOfficial Pace Truck\u201d for the landmark event, putting HELLCAT power at the front of the field.<\/p>\n

\"\"2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT. (Ram).
\nA Landmark Event For NASCAR<\/p>\n

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In this article\u25be<\/p>\n

A Landmark Event For NASCAR<\/a>
\nRam’s New Muscle Truck Means Business<\/a>
\nKuniskis Talks About The Honor<\/a>
\nA Strong Statement From Ram<\/a><\/p>\n

The NAVY 250 is shaping up to be one of the most unique events in NASCAR history. Held on a temporary 3.4-mile, 16-turn street course constructed on Naval Base Coronado<\/a> in San Diego, the race marks the first time a NASCAR national event has been held on an active U.S. military installation.<\/p>\n

The event was created to honor the U.S. NAVY\u2019s 250th anniversary and is expected to draw national attention from both racing fans and military supporters alike. The combination of military history, patriotic celebration, and NASCAR competition creates a backdrop unlike anything the sport has seen before.<\/p>\n

Leading the field into that historic moment will be Ram\u2019s newest performance flagship.<\/p>\n

\"\"2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT. (Ram).
\nRam\u2019s New Muscle Truck Means Business<\/p>\n

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The Rumble Bee name has always carried a special place among Ram enthusiasts, but the 2027 model takes things to a completely different level.<\/p>\n

Developed as part of Ram\u2019s new muscle truck strategy, the Rumble Bee lineup blends traditional V8 power with everyday pickup capability. Buyers will have a choice of three HEMI\u00ae-powered configurations, including a 5.7-liter (345 cubic-inch) HEMI \u201cEagle\u201d V8, a 6.4-liter (392 cubic-inch) HEMI \u201cApache\u201d V8<\/a>, and the range-topping Rumble Bee SRT with the supercharged 6.2-liter HEMI \u201cHELLCAT\u201d V8 generating a staggering 777 horsepower.<\/p>\n

According to Ram, the Rumble Bee SRT can rocket from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.4 seconds, complete the 1\/4-mile in 11.6 seconds @ 116 mph, and achieve a targeted top speed of 170 mph. Those figures make it the quickest, fastest, and most powerful V8-powered production pickup truck ever offered.<\/p>\n

\"\"2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT. (Ram).
\nKuniskis Talks About The Honor<\/p>\n

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Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis<\/a> sees the opportunity as more than simply leading a race field.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe\u2019re honored that our new Rumble Bee muscle truck was chosen to lead the field at Naval Base Coronado, honoring our military on America\u2019s 250th anniversary<\/a>. With 777 horsepower and a top speed of 170 miles per hour, the Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT won\u2019t have any trouble setting the pace in San Diego.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"\"2027 Ram 1500 Rumble Bee SRT. (Ram).
\nA Strong Statement From Ram<\/p>\n

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The NAVY 250 pace-truck duties also represent another important milestone for the Ram brand. It marks the first time in nearly 20 years that a Ram truck has served as an official NASCAR pace vehicle, further strengthening the connection between the truck maker and motorsports.<\/p>\n

More importantly, it provides a high-profile platform for Ram\u2019s latest performance effort. As the brand continues to expand its enthusiast-focused offerings, the Rumble Bee SRT serves as a reminder that high-horsepower trucks remain a key part of Ram\u2019s identity.<\/p>\n

When the field rolls onto the course at Naval Base Coronado this weekend, the race may be the main attraction. But before the green flag waves, all eyes will likely be focused on the bright yellow Rumble Bee SRT leading the charge into one of NASCAR\u2019s most historic events.<\/p>\n

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Written by<\/p>\n

\t\t\tRobert S. Miller<\/p>\n

Robert S. Miller is a diehard Mopar enthusiast who lives and breathes all that is Mopar. The Michigander is not only the Editor for MoparInsiders.com, 5thGenRams.com, and HDRams.com but an automotive photographer. He is an avid fan of offshore powerboat racing, which he travels the country to take part in.<\/p>\n

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