Mopar Returns: Daniel Dye Secures Full-Season Backing for 2026 Truck Series Campaign
NASCAR fans, the wait is finally over. The rumble of a Hemi might just be echoing through the garage area again. In a move that has the whole industry talking, Kaulig Racing announced on January 15 that Daniel Dye has secured full-season sponsorship from Mopar for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series season.
This isn’t just a logo on a hood. It’s a homecoming. Dye will be piloting the No. 10 Ram 1500, marking Ram’s aggressive return to the sport after a nearly 15-year absence. Seeing the iconic blue Mopar Omega back on the track for a full 23-race schedule is a nostalgia trip.
It hits hard for those of us who remember the glory days of Dodge in the truck series. The news comes hot on the heels of the announcement that Dye’s teammate, Brenden Queen, will carry Cummins sponsorship on his No. 12 machine, setting up a powerhouse lineup for Kaulig Racing.
A Perfect Fit for the No. 10 Team
Dye is returning to the Craftsman Truck Series after a stint in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series in 2025, where he racked up eight top-10 finishes. Now, he’s back in the trucks with some serious factory muscle behind him.
“This relationship with Mopar and Ram means so much to my family and me,” Dye said. “Returning to the Truck Series and running a Ram 1500 this year seems right, and I can’t wait to get the season started. It’s going to be fun having five Ram trucks on the track this year.” Here is what you need to know about Dye’s track record entering 2026:
- 46 Career Truck Starts (prior to 2026 season)
- 2 Top-Five Finishes
- 10 Top-10 Finishes
Why It Matters: The Return of a Giant
The significance of this partnership goes far beyond just one driver. For years, the manufacturer war in the Truck Series has been a three-horse race between Chevy, Ford, and Toyota. The return of Ram shakes up the status quo in a major way.
Having Mopar on board for the full season signals that Stellantis, Ram’s parent company, isn’t just dipping a toe in the water. They are diving in headfirst. For competition lovers, a fourth manufacturer means more innovation, tighter battles for OEM points, and potentially, a new era of rivalry on the asphalt.
What This Means for 2026
With Kaulig Racing spearheading this charge, the 2026 season just got a lot more interesting. We aren’t just watching Daniel Dye race for a win. We are watching to see if Ram can recapture the dominance they held in the mid-2000s. If the No. 10 truck finds victory lane, it won’t just be a win for Dye. It will be a loud statement that Mopar is back where it belongs.
