Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray to make surprise NASCAR return with Ram

TL;DR

Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray will return to NASCAR, racing in the Craftsman Truck Series. Bowyer will compete at Dover on May 15, while McMurray will race at the San Diego Street Course on June 19.

Key points

Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray announced their NASCAR return
Bowyer will race at Dover on May 15
McMurray will race at the San Diego Street Course on June 19
Both will drive the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500
This is part of Kaulig Racing's free-agent program

NASCAR Craftsman Truck SeriesDoverSan Diego Street CourseKaulig Racing

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During the NASCAR on FOX pre-race show at Talladega Superspeedway, Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray announced plans to make a surprise appearance back behind the wheel in two upcoming NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series races.

The 46-year-old Bowyer will run the Truck race at Dover on May 15, while the 49-year-old McMurray will take part in the in inaugural San Diego Street Course race on June 19. Both will be driving the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 as part of the team's free-agent program.

“I’m pumped to get back in a truck, especially one with Ram power behind it,” Bowyer said. “Dover is a beast — concrete, tight and unforgiving — and I plan to put this No. 25 Ram Free Agent truck right up front where it belongs.”

Added McMurray: “Racing on a naval base in San Diego for the very first time is going to be an incredible experience. Street courses reward precision and adaptability, and I’m looking forward to teaming with Kaulig and Ram to make some history in that No. 25 truck.”

Ty Dillon, driver of the #25 Kaulig RAM, Justin Haley, driver of the #16 Kaulig RAM, and Brenden Queen, driver of the #12 Kaulig RAM

Along with fielding a fleet of five full-time entries as part of Ram's highly anticipated return to NASCAR, Kaulig's No. 25 truck has featured several interesting names early in the 2026 season. Tony Stewart drove it first in the Daytona season-opener, but it has also featured IMSA champion Colin Braun, veteran racers Corey LaJoie, Ty Dillon, and Parker Kligerman, as well as runner-up Carson Ferguson.

Q&A

When will Clint Bowyer race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series?

Clint Bowyer will race in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series at Dover on May 15.

What race will Jamie McMurray participate in during his NASCAR return?

Jamie McMurray will participate in the inaugural San Diego Street Course race on June 19.

Which team will Bowyer and McMurray be driving for in NASCAR?

Both drivers will be racing the No. 25 Kaulig Racing Ram 1500 as part of the team's free-agent program.