This 8-episode reality competition series, produced by UFC CEO Dana White, pits 15 aspiring drivers against each other for the ultimate prize: a full-time seat in the No. 14 Kaulig Racing RAM 1500 for the 2026 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.
Episode 1: The Race Begins - Quick Recap
In the season premiere, we met the 15 contestants—a mix of talent from the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour, ARCA, and the CARS Tour. The energy was high as they arrived at Virginia International Raceway to begin the first of 10 grueling challenges.
The Stakes: RAM CEO Tim Kuniskis and Dana White made it clear that "raw talent isn't enough." They are looking for the "Last Tenth" culture—heart, hustle, and the attitude required to represent RAM at Daytona.
The Field: Some early standouts mentioned in the premiere include Austin Beers (the youngest champion in Modified Tour history) and Grant Griesbach, alongside other grassroots heavyweights like Mike Christopher Jr. and Mini Tyrrell.
The Format: "15 Drivers. 10 Challenges. 1 Seat." The competition will move from road courses like VIR to iconic short tracks like South Boston Speedway.
Series Schedule
While the first episode aired on FOX, the rest of the battle moves to digital. If you want to keep up with the eliminations, here is where to watch:
Episode 1: Premiered Jan 25 on FOX.
Episodes 2–8: Airing daily on RAM's official YouTube channel from January 26 through February 6.
The Finale: The winner will be crowned just in time for the season opener at Daytona International Speedway on February 13, 2026.
The Kaulig-RAM 2026 Lineup
The winner of this show will join an impressive roster:
Daniel Dye (No. 10 Mopar RAM)
Brenden "Butterbean" Queen (No. 12 Cummins RAM)
Justin Haley (No. 16 Celsius RAM)
Free Agent Program (No. 25 - Rotating Drivers)
Race For The Seat Winner (No. 14 RAM)
Would you like me to find the full roster of the 15 drivers so you can pick a favorite to follow as the daily YouTube episodes drop?
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