Bowyer, McMurray to make one-off Truck Series starts for Kaulig

Kaulig Racing is putting Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray back behind the wheel this summer.

The organization announced Sunday, in conjunction with the Fox Sports pre-race show both are members of, that Bowyer and McMurray will take a drive in the "free agent" truck in two upcoming Craftsman Truck Series events. Bowyer will be first at Dover Motor Speedway (May 15). McMurray will be in the entry for the inaugural event at the Coronado Naval Base in San Diego (June 19).

“Bringing in veterans like Clint and Jamie adds another level of excitement, which is why we created the Free Agent Program,” said Tim Kuniskis, Ram Trucks ECO. “Their experience and success help showcase Ram’s unique approach to America’s motorsport while allowing fans to watch a couple of their favorite drivers get behind the wheel of a Ram 1500 with Kaulig Racing.”

Bowyer retired from full-time Cup Series competition after the 2020 season with 10 career wins. He made a one-off start in the Truck Series in 2024 at Nashville Superspeedway, which has been his only NASCAR start since retiring. Of the 15 starts he’s made in the Truck Series, there is one from Dover in 2007 (he finished 34th).

“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.”

McMurray last ran a full Cup Series season in 2018. He has 25 starts in the Truck Series, with the most recent being in 2008.

“Racing on a naval base in San Diego for the very first time is going to be an incredible experience,” said McMurray, who co-won the 2015 Rolex 24 sports car race on the Daytona road course. “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.”