Once upon a time, NASCAR was all about grit, grease, and drivers muscling their way to glory. The manufacturers like Chevy, Ford, and Toyota were more like proud parents stamping their logos on the hood. But today, those same OEMs aren’t just in the garage; they are practically in the boardroom, targeting NASCAR’s rulebook like it’s a Play-Doh toy. The sport has even had to write penalties for improper manufacturer influence. And that sort of increasing say has not sat well with everyone, especially Kevin Harvick.

Dodge Ram’s roaring comeback is shaking the OEM landscape in NASCAR, and Harvick is staring right into the heart of it. Ram is officially returning to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series in 2026, with Kaulig Racing as its anchor factory team. The plan is ambitious: five 1500 truck

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