Carson Ferguson, a two‑time champion of the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series and a dominant force in the Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series, is preparing for his next chapter in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. The 2026 season will see the Ohio native back on the track at Nashville Superspeedway, where he will drive the Kaulig Racing No. 25 Ram 1500 as part of the brand’s newly revived Free Agent Program.
Ferguson's Dirt‑Track Roots
Ferguson’s reputation was forged on dirt tracks across the Midwest, where he captured the 2019 FASTRAK Racing Series championship and added two additional titles in the Schaeffer’s Oil Spring Nationals Series. His success in the dirt‑late‑model circuit earned him a spot in a reality series co‑produced by Ram and Kaulig Racing, a platform that ultimately secured his entry into the Truck Series.
His Truck Series debut at Bristol Motor Speedway resulted in a 21st‑place finish, a respectable showing given the jump from dirt‑track competition to the high‑speed, heavily regulated world of NASCAR’s national series. The experience provided valuable insight into the larger, more aerodynamic trucks he will now encounter at Nashville.
The Ram Free Agent Program
The Ram Free Agent Program marks the brand’s return to NASCAR after a 13‑year hiatus and is designed to give both seasoned veterans and rising talents an opportunity to compete in the No. 25 truck throughout the 2026 season. Since its launch, several notable drivers — including Timothy Tyrrell, AJ Allmendinger, Ty Dillon, Colin Braun, Corey LaJoie, Travis Pastrana, Parker Kligerman, Jamie McMurray, Brenden Queen, Justin Haley and Chris Ferguson — have taken part, showcasing the program’s breadth of experience.
Kaulig Racing, now fielding five full‑time Ram trucks in its inaugural season as the brand’s primary partner, will serve as the primary organization overseeing Ferguson’s entry. The team’s partnership with Ram not only revitalizes the automaker’s presence in NASCAR but also underscores a strategic push to blend traditional racing heritage with modern marketing initiatives.
Ferguson’s upcoming race at Nashville Superspeedway will be more than a personal milestone; it will be a test of how a dirt‑track specialist adapts to a 1.33‑mile concrete oval. Fans can expect a fresh perspective on the track, as the driver brings his aggressive, line‑choosing style from the dirt to a new environment, aiming to improve on his Bristol result and prove that his late‑model pedigree can translate into competitive Truck Series performance.