Story perspectives

Kaulig Racing Welcomes Three Drivers for 2026 Truck Series

10/31/2025

Summary

Story summary

Brenden Queen, Daniel Dye, and Justin Haley will join Kaulig Racing for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season.
Brenden Queen, the 2025 ARCA Menards Series champion, will drive full-time after part-time participation in the Xfinity Series.
Daniel Dye moves from the Xfinity Series, where he finished 19th in points, to a full-time Truck Series position.
Justin Haley returns to Kaulig Racing after being released by Spire Motorsports, seeking to revitalize his career.
All three drivers will compete under Ram's funding, with truck numbers to be announced later.

History

Historical Context

NASCAR launched the Truck Series in 1995, following successful exhibition races in 1994. The inaugural season featured 20 races across 15 states, showcasing emerging drivers like Mike Skinner and Butch Miller. The series quickly gained traction, with close finishes, including a record margin of just 0.001 seconds. Sponsorship from Ram highlights the Truck Series' commercial growth and competitive landscape in motorsports.

1 of 2

Story summary

Brenden Queen, Daniel Dye, and Justin Haley will join Kaulig Racing for the 2026 NASCAR Truck Series season.
Brenden Queen, the 2025 ARCA Menards Series champion, will drive full-time after part-time participation in the Xfinity Series.
Daniel Dye moves from the Xfinity Series, where he finished 19th in points, to a full-time Truck Series position.
Justin Haley returns to Kaulig Racing after being released by Spire Motorsports, seeking to revitalize his career.
All three drivers will compete under Ram's funding, with truck numbers to be announced later.

1 / 2