Brenden Queen, driver of the #11 Action Industries Chevrolet, waves to fans as he walks onstage during driver intros prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
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Dodge RAM has its first Nascar driver as part of its return to the Craftsman Truck Series. Brenden Queen, the ARCA Menards Series champion, has signed with Kaulig Racing to become RAM’s first driver in 2026.
Kaulig Racing, which will field a Truck Series team for the first time, recently announced its partnership with Dodge as the OEM will attempt to climb the ladder to the Cup Series.
“A big thanks to Matt Kaulig, Chris Rice, RAM, and everyone at Kaulig Racing for this opportunity,” Queen said. “I’m just a short-track kid who’s worked hard every day, never really knowing if I’d ever make it to this level. I’m very thankful for this chance and can’t wait to get rolling with RAM and Kaulig Racing. The goals are simple: build a winning team and chase championships.”
Kaulig currently fields two full-time Cup Series teams and three Xfinity Series cars.
Queen has competed in a pair of Xfinity Series races for Kaulig with a ninth-place result at Kansas Speedway. He will continue to run the No. 11 car through the end of the season.
He has four career Truck Series starts, highlighted by a fourth-place finish in his 2024 debut at North Wilkesboro for Tricon Garage.
“It’s been amazing to see what Brenden is capable of, from winning multiple championships at his local short track to his dominant ARCA championship season,” said Chris Rice, CEO of Kaulig Racing. “He’s proven he deserves this opportunity, and we can’t wait to see what he does in the Truck Series next year.”
The rest of Kaulig’s Truck Series lineup has yet to be announced.