Ty Dillon will drive the No. 25 Ram 1500 for Kaulig Racing at the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event on February 21 at EchoPark Speedway in Atlanta. This marks his entry as the second driver to join Ram’s Free Agent program, which returns to NASCAR after a 13-year hiatus.
Ram Free Agent Program Revives Unique Driver Rotation in 2026
The Ram Free Agent initiative features a rotating roster of legendary drivers, emerging talents, and free agents competing each week throughout the 2026 truck racing season. The program launched recently with Tony Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup Series champion, driving the No. 25 Ram 1500 at Daytona. Ram plans to announce the upcoming driver prior to each race, maintaining excitement around the rotating lineup.
Dillon Embraces Challenge Following Tony Stewart’s Lead
Ty Dillon acknowledged the pressure of following Stewart, saying,
“Those are some pretty big shoes to fill, taking over from Tony, but I’ll do my best,”
highlighting his readiness for the challenge ahead. Getting back behind the wheel of a truck in Atlanta excites him:
“Atlanta in a truck should be a blast, and we go there with every intention of visiting victory lane. We’ve won the truck race in Atlanta (2012) before, and we would love to win it again.”
Ty Dillon’s Experience Boosts His Status Among Favorites
Dillon brings solid credentials to the race, with three Truck Series wins including a 2012 victory at Atlanta and successes at Kentucky and Texas in 2013. Additionally, he won a NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in 2014, enhancing his reputation on diverse tracks.
Kaulig Racing’s Strong Presence with Multiple Ram Drivers
Kaulig Racing enters the 2026 season with a full slate of five Ram trucks, demonstrating a significant commitment to NASCAR competition. Alongside Dillon, drivers Brenden Queen, Daniel Dye, Justin Haley, and Timothy Tyrrell—who earned his ride by winning Ram’s Race for the Seat competition—will field vehicles. The competition’s finale aired recently on FS1, ahead of this weekend’s race.
Broadcast Details and Anticipated Race Highlights
The 135-lap race at EchoPark Atlanta Speedway will be televised on FS1 starting at 1:30 p.m. ET. Fans can expect an intense showdown as Dillon and his Ram teammates pursue victory and continue to make an impact in the Truck Series under the innovative Free Agent program.
