The 2026 season marks Kaulig Racing's first time competing as a Ram-affiliated organization, and its first time in the Craftsman Truck Series. The team will have a new full-season sponsor for this historic season.
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According to a press release, Cummins Inc. has jumped on board to support one of the five Kaulig Racing trucks. The engineering company will support Brenden "Butterbean" Queen as he competes full-time in the No. 12 Ram 1500.
Butterbean's No. 12 will feature a custom black and red livery for every race this season. It will feature massive Cummins logos on the hood and sides, as well as the new stylized Ram logo.
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"To have a company with Cummins' history and worldwide reputation support me is incredible," Queen said in a press release. "I can't wait to get behind the wheel of this Ram 1500 and represent Cummins and Kaulig Racing every weekend. This is the type of opportunity every driver dreams about."
Cummins and Dodge have long been tied together, dating back to 1989 with the release of the first Cummins-powered Ram. This partnership has continued ever since as numerous consumers have purchased trucks with Cummins power.
In fact, Cummins announced in July 2025 an extension of this partnership through 2030, which included the next generation 6.7L Turbo Diesel Pickup engine system. These engines will power all Ram heavy duty pickups, including the 2500 and 3500 Heavy Duty Pickups. The engines will also power the 3500, 4500, and 5500 Chassis Cab trucks.
Now, Cummins will also take on NASCAR while supporting last season's ARCA Menards Series champion. The brand will make its debut during the season-opening race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday, Feb. 13. Queen will continue to run the black and red scheme in every race as he pursues both Rookie of the Year honors and a championship.
"We couldn't be more excited to welcome Cummins to the Kaulig Racing family," said Chris Rice, Chief Executive Officer of Kaulig Racing.
"Their engineering excellence and commitment to innovation are a perfect match for our vision. Brenden is an exceptional talent, and we're building a program around him that we believe can compete for wins and make a playoff run right away."
