Kaulig RAM achieves first top five finish in NASCAR Truck Series
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 18, 2026, 4:38 AM
Last updated Sep 18, 2026

Justin Haley led Kaulig RAM to its first-ever top-five finish in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Bristol on September 17, 2026. Competing with a fleet of five trucks, Kaulig Racing has faced challenges throughout the season, with the team previously scoring 15 top-ten finishes. Haley's fourth-place finish marks a significant milestone for the organization after a tough year rebuilding its program. Haley noted the achievement reflects the hard work of the team, which is still developing its fleet. The organization looks to build on this momentum as they head into future races.
- •Justin Haley finished fourth at Bristol, marking a top-five debut for Kaulig RAM.
- •Kaulig Racing has struggled this season with no simulation tools or notes.
- •Haley's result is the best for the team, which previously had 15 top-ten finishes.
- •Haley praised the team's hard work amid the challenges of building a new truck team.
- •Kaulig RAM looks to improve their performance heading into the rest of the season.
- 4:38 AMMotorsport.com — Fighting through 'tough year,' Kaulig RAM earns first-ever top five finish
- 4:38 AMYahoo Sports — Fighting through 'tough year,' Kaulig RAM earns first-ever top five finish
"Since RAM rejoined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a fleet of five Kaulig Racing entries, it's been a brutal uphill battle. With no sim and zero notes, they entered the year blind against a stacked field of competitors. Despite the struggles, they've also managed to score a total of 15 top tens, but Bristol was a new milestone for the Kaulig RAM group. Justin Haley drove his No. 16 to a ...Keep reading
"Justin Haley delivered the manufacturer its first top five since rejoining the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
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External links- Motorsport.comSep 18, 2026, 4:38 AMFighting through 'tough year,' Kaulig RAM earns first-ever top five finish
Since RAM rejoined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a fleet of five Kaulig Racing entries, it's been a brutal uphill battle. With no sim and zero notes, they entered the year blind against a stacked field of competitors. Despite the struggles, they've also managed to score a total of 15 top tens, but Bristol was a new milestone for the Kaulig RAM group. Justin Haley drove his No. 16 to a ...Keep reading
- Yahoo SportsSep 18, 2026, 4:38 AMFighting through 'tough year,' Kaulig RAM earns first-ever top five finish
Justin Haley delivered the manufacturer its first top five since rejoining the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series
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