
Justin Haley
26-Year-Old Driver
Kaulig Racing

2026 Stats
Points
67
Starts
3
Wins
0
Poles
0
Top 5
0
Top 10
1
2026 Fantasy Outlook
After four-straight seasons of racing at NASCAR's top level, Haley returns to the Craftsman Truck Series in 2026. Kaulig Racing is also making the move to this division of NASCAR and bringing with them the return of Dodge to NASCAR. There's a lot of buzz and excitement around this team due to that return of Dodge and Haley's veteran experience. In 2018 he achieved three wins and 18 Top-10 finishes in the trucks with the former GMS Racing. Haley has won in every division of NASCAR that's he's competed so he brings great experience to this new venture. The biggest unknown is how competitive the Dodge RAM will be in it's return to the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series. However, there is a good deal of upside with this driver and team. Read Past Outlooks
Moving to Truck Series in 2026
Haley will drive for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in 2026, the team announced Wednesday.
ANALYSIS
It was previously announced that Haley would not be returning to Spire Motorsports, and with almost no other Cup series rides available, it was always going to be likely that Haley would have to move down somewhere. This seems like a solid opportunity, however, as Haley previously drove for Kaulig Racing full-time for multiple seasons in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series. Kaulig is making a big investment into the Truck Series as they are going to welcome back Dodge to NASCAR. If Haley can have a strong year in 2026, he'll be an option to return to the Cup Series in 2027 when there are a ton of expiring driver contracts.
It was previously announced that Haley would not be returning to Spire Motorsports, and with almost no other Cup series rides available, it was always going to be likely that Haley would have to move down somewhere. This seems like a solid opportunity, however, as Haley previously drove for Kaulig Racing full-time for multiple seasons in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series. Kaulig is making a big investment into the Truck Series as they are going to welcome back Dodge to NASCAR. If Haley can have a strong year in 2026, he'll be an option to return to the Cup Series in 2027 when there are a ton of expiring driver contracts.
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The young driver signed a multi-year deal with Rick Ware Racing last July and will drive the team's No. 51 Ford full-time in 2024. Haley departed Kaulig Racing after three full seasons at NASCAR's top level and a best mark of 22nd-place in the driver standings during that time. He'll have a lot to prove with this challenged RWR stable. This team has never had a car finish better than 28th-place in the owner points, and they are more often found in the mid-30's in the standings most seasons. Between 12 different drivers RWR only nabbed two Top-10 finishes all of last season. Haley has skills, of that there is no doubt. He has the potential to lift this team in the standings, but faces a lot of headwinds to make that happen. It could be a very challenging first season for this young driver with this race team.
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Leads Bristol Practice
Haley was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Friday afternoon. He turned a fast lap of 125.354 mph.
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Big Mover at Daytona
Haley finished third in the Coke Zero Sugar 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Saturday night.
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Fast Watkins Glen Practice
Haley was fastest in Happy Hour practice for the Go Bowling at the Glen NASCAR Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday. He turned a fast lap of 121.364 mph.
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Team Details Announced
Rick Ware Racing has confirmed that Haley will be in the No. 51 Ford Mustang this season in the NASCAR Cup Series. Haley will be the organization's flagship driver. The No. 15 Ford Mustang is expected to be piloted by multiple drivers, Racer.com reports.
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Last-place Finish at the Brickyard
Haley ran into early trouble and finished 39th in the Verizon 200 NASCAR Cup Series race at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course Sunday afternoon.
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