Stellantis' Ram Trucks announced its bombshell partnership with NASCAR in June, and it is currently preparing for a return to the Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 with Kaulig Racing . However, given the brand's ultimate goal of racing in the Cup Series, former NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt Jr. has spoken about a major hurdle that could come in the way of the renowned automaker.

Ram raced under the Dodge brand in the Truck Series until it parted ways with NASCAR after the 2012 season. It is a separate entity from Dodge, although they are both commonly owned by Stellantis.

Dale Jr. revealed that Dodge/Ram could face challenges when developing its engines for the Cup Series, especially from other automakers who could push NASCAR to ensure Ram does not dominate the field with its engines. H

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