NASCAR Welcomes Back Ram, Potential Dodge Entry in Cup Series Racecar
🏁 Ram Buckles Up for NASCAR's Truck Series, Hints at Cup Series Ambitions
Gear up for some high-octane action as Ram prepares to make its comeback to NASCAR's Truck Series in 2026. The announcement, confirmed by Ram CEO Tim Kuniskis, signals a revival after a 13-year hiatus. But here's the twist - some whisperings hint at a future play in the Cup Series.
Confused? So's everyone else.
Kuniskis dropped hints about the company's aspirations during a virtual media event, where he was pinned down for clarifications. "We've got cars in our company," he explained, adding a splash of confusion by pointing out that everyone refers to them as Dodge Rams.
While this statement might leave you scratching your head, it's got folks talking. And hey, isn't that the point of a good rumor?
Over the years, I've covered a fair share of rumors surrounding Dodge's potential NASCAR return. Yet, for every one I've decided to pen down, ten more have been left on the drawing board. The closest it felt was when NASCAR President, Steve Phelps, commented on the issue in 2021. His evasive response - "I won't confirm or deny that" - felt just as cryptic as Kuniskis' latest statement.
History tells us that manufacturers have promised NASCAR entries, Formula 1, and nearly every other racing discipline without following through. Building a car is just the beginning; finding a team, preferably multiple, is crucial for fielding entries. As of now, Ram doesn't have a team lined up. Kuniskis aims to have an arrangement in place by the Daytona season-opener in February 2026.
The truck that hits the tracks will bear a striking resemblance to the Ram 1500 NASCAR Concept that just debuted at Michigan International Speedway. It was revealed in style, tucked away in a specialized "donut" trailer that grandly unfolded with a cloud of tire smoke. If that doesn't get the adrenaline pumping, I don't know what will.
Kuniskis wasted no words in expressing his excitement about Ram's return, stating, "For more than a decade, customers and our dealer network asked about getting back into NASCAR. We didn't have a plan that delivered the last tenth and following just didn't fit our DNA. 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."
NASCAR seems equally thrilled about a fourth manufacturer joining the fray. Rumors abound that talks are underway to possibly expand this association to the top-level Cup circuit.
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Ram's ambitions indicate a possible entry not just in NASCAR's Truck Series, but potentially the Cup Series as well, given Tim Kuniskis' hints about the company's aspirations. Auto-racing fans might look forward to seeing Ram competing in various sports racing categories in the near future.
