--- title: "Ram Return to NASCAR Truck Series in 2026 Is Looking Very Likely" date: "2025-03-09" modified: "2025-03-09" authors: - name: "Beverly Braga" job_title: "Weekend Editor" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/beverly-braga" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/ram-return-to-nascar-truck-series-in-2026-is-looking-very-likely" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "RAM News" tags: - "pickup" - "ram" --- # Ram Return to NASCAR Truck Series in 2026 Is Looking Very Likely ![DOVER DOWNS, DE - MAY 31: Bill Lester drives his #8 Dodge Motorsports Dodge Ram ahead of the #5 of Lance Hooper and the #51 of Michael Ritch on May 31, 2002 during the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series MBNA America 200 at Dover International Speedway in Dover Downs, Delaware. (Photo By Robert Laberge/Getty Images)]() *\Robert Laberge\* Although this season is already in motion, [Ram]() appears to be making moves to rejoin the [NASCAR]() Truck Series as early as next year. Last month, [*Catchfence*]() broke the news that an automaker had formally begun the process to join the truck [racing]() series next season. Although NASCAR would only confirm the what, the logical assumption is that the who is Ram. The NASCAR Truck Series currently fields modified full-size [pickups]() from [Chevrolet](), [Ford](), and [Toyota](). An entry from [GMC]() would only divide [GM]()'s motorsports resources, while other trucks on sale are midsize ([Jeep]() Gladiator) or not body-on-frame ([Honda]() Ridgeline). What about [Nissan]()? Let's just say the automaker has other things on its mind than investing in truck racing. According to a dealer email shared with [*Sportsnaut*](), Ram is, indeed, the OEM in question. The email correspondence included a brief rundown of what was discussed during a [Stellantis]() "go to market" dealer meeting, and included interesting tidbits such as lower prices for Jeep Wagoneer and Grand Wagoneer, the return of the [Ram TRX](), and that the [Dodge Durango]() is in its "last year." And then we have a Ram bullet point stating "back to NASCAR Truck Series." Ram withdrew its official factory support in the truck series after the 2013 season. What is fueling its return is unknown. We reached out to the automaker but Ram declined to comment. Perhaps when an official announcement is made, more details will come to light. The *Catchfence* story also noted that [Dodge]() is eyeing a return to the NASCAR Cup Series as well, potentially in 2028. Dodge was part of NASCAR's top series from 1999 until 2012 when its flagship team, Penske Racing (now [Team Penske]()), left the brand for Ford following that season. Unable to find a suitable new partner, Dodge pulled the plug. However, the dealer email made no mention of a [Dodge NASCAR]() comeback. Maybe that'll be racing news fodder for next year's meeting. ## Author Born and raised in Hawaii, Beverly has been a prolific and published creative writer since her teens. As a contributor to The Drive, Beverly covers the weekend shift, blogging about all things automotive, mobility, transportation, and topics in-between. Currently a digital nomad, Beverly's only constant is her car, a second-generation Mazdaspeed3. Even though she's never in one place for too long, her hot hatch always feels like home. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()