{
  "id": 8173814,
  "title": "Fighting through 'tough year,' Kaulig RAM earns first-ever top five finish",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/fighting-through-tough-year-kaulig-ram-earns-first-ever-top-five-8173814",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-18T04:38:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Motorsport.com",
    "slug": "motorsport-com",
    "url": "https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-truck/news/fighting-through-tough-year-kaulig-ram-earns-first-ever-top-five-finish/10856749/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Since joining NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with five Kaulig Racing entries, the team has faced a challenging year. They entered the season without a simulator or notes, competing against a strong field. Despite struggles, they've earned 15 top tens, with the latest being a fourth-place finish by Justin Haley in the first top five for the entire organization. Haley, driving the No. 16 Kaulig RAM, expressed pride in the team's effort and progress. The team's success, including a top five finish, showcases their growth and determination in the competitive truck racing landscape.",
  "summary": "Since RAM rejoined the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a fleet of five Kaulig Racing entries, it's been a brutal uphill battle. With no sim and zero notes, they entered the year blind against a stacked field of competitors. Despite the struggles, they've also managed to score a total of 15 top tens, but Bristol was a new milestone for the Kaulig RAM group. Justin Haley drove his No. 16 to a…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Fighting through 'tough year,' Kaulig RAM earns first-ever top five finish",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/fighting-through-tough-year-kaulig-ram-earns-first-ever-top-five",
        "published": "2026-09-18T04:38:30.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}