Corey LaJoie, an experienced NASCAR driver, will pilot Kaulig Racing’s No. 25 Ram 1500 in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race on March 20 at Darlington Raceway. His participation is part of Ram’s Free Agent Driver Program, designed to showcase a variety of talented drivers behind the wheel of the No. 25 Ram each week throughout the 2026 season.
Ram’s Free Agent Driver Program and Its Weekly Lineup
The Free Agent Driver Program marks Ram’s return to NASCAR after a 13-year absence, highlighting a rotating group of veteran competitors, emerging stars, and available drivers. This initiative began with NASCAR Hall of Famer Tony Stewart in the season opener at Daytona International Speedway. Following Stewart, Ty Dillon drove at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta, and Colin Braun took the wheel during the Grand Prix of St. Petersburg.
Before every new race, Kaulig Racing reveals the next driver, maintaining a dynamic mix of experienced and new racers for each event.
LaJoie’s Views on Competing at Darlington
LaJoie expressed enthusiasm about driving at Darlington, famously known as
“The Track Too Tough to Tame.”
He stated,
“It’s always fun getting to drive a NASCAR truck, especially at the track ‘Too Tough to Tame,’”
and added,
“Ram’s program is a breath of fresh air into the sport, and I’m fired up to have a shot to wheel one for Kaulig Racing. This group has worked incredibly hard to get these teams going, so I’m going to give them all I’ve got to put in a great day in the office.”
Race Details and Broadcast
The upcoming race at Darlington Raceway will cover 200 miles on the 1.366-mile egg-shaped oval, consisting of 147 laps. The event, part of a larger NASCAR weekend, is scheduled to air on FS1 at 7:30 p.m. ET.
Background on Corey LaJoie’s Racing Career
Corey LaJoie, 34, hailing from Concord, North Carolina, comes from a distinguished racing family. His father, Randy LaJoie, earned two championships in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Corey gained prominence through six wins in the NASCAR K&N Pro Series East and three victories in the ARCA Menards Series. Since his 2014 debut, he has made over 270 starts in the NASCAR Cup Series, with multiple top-five and top-ten finishes, particularly excelling on superspeedways and road courses. His recent efforts include select truck races, a reserve driver role for RFK Racing in the Cup Series, and an attempt to qualify for the Daytona 500, which was cut short by a crash in the Duel races.
Kaulig Racing’s Expanded Presence at Darlington
At Darlington, LaJoie will join a strong Kaulig Racing team that fields five full-time Ram trucks in their first season as Ram’s main partner in the series. This roster includes notable drivers such as Brenden Queen, Daniel Dye, Justin Haley, and Timothy Tyrrell, all aiming to make a significant impact during the 2026 season.
