Ryan Newman to race in NASCAR Truck series with Kaulig at Wilkesboro
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 4:37 PM
Last updated Jun 24, 2026
Ryan Newman will make his return to NASCAR competition on July 18, driving the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 in the Truck series. This marks Newman's first NASCAR national-level race since 2021 and his first Truck race since the 2018 season. As the latest driver in Kaulig Racing's 'free-agent' program, Newman joins a select group of former champions and notable figures. The event will take place at North Wilkesboro Speedway, a historic venue in the series. Newman's participation signals his re-entry into the competitive arena after a significant hiatus.
- •Ryan Newman last competed in NASCAR in 2021.
- •He has not raced in the Truck series since 2018.
- •Newman will drive the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500.
- •The race is scheduled for July 18 at North Wilkesboro Speedway.
- •Kaulig Racing's program features prominent former drivers.
- 9:16 PMYahoo Sports — Former Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman to race NASCAR Truck Series in July
- 6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Daytona 500 winner returns to NASCAR in Kaulig free agent truck
- 4:37 PMMotorsport.com — Ryan Newman to make NASCAR Truck start with Kaulig and Ram
"Ryan Newman hasn't started any NASCAR national-level race since 2021, and hasn't run a Truck race since the 2018 season, but that will change at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18. Newman, 48, will drive the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 as the newest driver in the team's 'free-agent' program, which has featured names such as Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, and even Travis ...Keep reading
"One of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers, Ryan Newman will get behind the wheel in the Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, reuniting with Dodge Ram.
"For the first time in almost three years, Ryan Newman will participate in a NASCAR race. He'll make a Truck Series start next month.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 9:16 PMFormer Daytona 500 winner Ryan Newman to race NASCAR Truck Series in July
One of NASCAR's 75 greatest drivers, Ryan Newman will get behind the wheel in the Truck Series race at North Wilkesboro, reuniting with Dodge Ram.
- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 6:35 PMDaytona 500 winner returns to NASCAR in Kaulig free agent truck
For the first time in almost three years, Ryan Newman will participate in a NASCAR race. He'll make a Truck Series start next month.
- Motorsport.comJun 24, 2026, 4:37 PMRyan Newman to make NASCAR Truck start with Kaulig and Ram
Ryan Newman hasn't started any NASCAR national-level race since 2021, and hasn't run a Truck race since the 2018 season, but that will change at North Wilkesboro Speedway on July 18. Newman, 48, will drive the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 as the newest driver in the team's 'free-agent' program, which has featured names such as Tony Stewart, Clint Bowyer, Jamie McMurray, and even Travis ...Keep reading
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