Ram to return to NASCAR Truck Series in 2026, Stellantis eyeing future Cup Series return

“For more than a decade, customers and our dealer network asked about getting back into NASCAR. The desire was always there, but we didn’t have a plan that delivered the last tenth and following just didn’t fit our DNA,” Kuniskis said in the press release. “Now we have a solid plan that will set us apart from the field and will bring fresh new interest and engagement to America’s Motorsport.”

“Ram returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a major moment for the sport, and a sign that NASCAR remains a strong platform for blue chip brand partners,” said John Probst, NASCAR executive vice president and chief racing development officer. “We are excited to welcome Ram back to the sport. Its identity includes high performance, durability and innovation – characteristics that embody NASCAR and, specifically, the Craftsman Truck Series.”

Ram will reportedly attempt to field four to six trucks in the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway. 

In addition to Ram returning to the Truck Series in 2026, Fox Sports' Bob Pockrass reported that Dodge, or another Stellantis brand, has the intention to return to the NASCAR Cup Series for the first time since 2012. 

After over a decade of fans wondering whether or not NASCAR could attract a fourth manufacturer, one has finally joined — or in this case, returned to — the sport.