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Ram Named Official Truck and Auto Partner of Thrill Sports' Global Properties in Landmark Partnership

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Ram (NYSE: STLA) announced a multi-year partnership as the official truck and auto partner of Thrill Sports, granting Ram exclusive pickup and American automotive category rights across Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus worldwide.

The agreement covers numbered Power Slap events, the global SLS Championship Tour and Nitro Circus tours, and includes live-event integrations, broadcast and digital content, social activations to more than 75 million fans, dealer sweepstakes, athlete ambassadors and original content collaborations.

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  • Exclusive category rights in pickup trucks across Thrill Sports portfolio
  • Multi-year global partnership covering Power Slap, SLS and Nitro Circus
  • Integration across live events, broadcast, digital and social reaching 75 million
  • Ram Race for the Seat debuted in January 2026, supporting NASCAR reentry

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News Market Reaction – STLA

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In the Mar 17 session, STLA gained 2.13%, reflecting a moderate positive market reaction. Our momentum scanner triggered 6 alerts that day, indicating moderate trading interest and price volatility.

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Market Context

This announcement expands Ram’s presence across Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Ci...
Analysis

This announcement expands Ram’s presence across Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus, with deep integration in events, broadcasts and social channels reaching more than 75 million fans. It continues Stellantis’ pattern of partnership-driven marketing seen in recent sports and event tie-ups. Investors may track how such collaborations translate into truck demand and brand strength against the backdrop of the company’s recently disclosed 2025 losses and strategic reset.

Key Figures

Thrill Sports social reach: more than 75 million fans Cummins torque: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque Seat adjustability: 24-way massage seats +1 more
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Thrill Sports social reach more than 75 million fans Thrill Sports’ suite of social media channels
Cummins torque 1,000 lb.-ft of torque Segment-first torque figure for Cummins turbo diesel
Seat adjustability 24-way massage seats Ram 1500 Tungsten interior feature
Ram 1500 Tungsten power 540 horsepower Ram 1500 Tungsten output specification

Previous Partnership Reports

5 past events · Latest: Mar 03 (Positive)
Same Type Pattern 5 events
Date Event Sentiment 24h Move Catalyst
Mar 03 Retail campaign tie-in Positive -1.8% America250-linked retail campaign with special financing and limited editions.
Feb 19 Motorsports partnership Positive -4.2% Leah Pruett’s Top Fuel return with Dodge TSR at NHRA Gatornationals.
Feb 05 Off-road racing tie-up Positive -6.7% Jeep partnership with Casey Currie and Mopar accessories retailing deal.
Jan 20 X Games sponsorship Positive -2.5% Jeep as presenting and exclusive automotive partner at X Games Aspen 2026.
Oct 28 Robotaxi collaboration Positive +3.4% Global Level 4 robotaxi collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn.

24h Move is the share-price change in the day after each event; other market factors may also have contributed.

Pattern Detected

Recent partnership and collaboration headlines for STLA have often coincided with share price weakness, with four of the last five such releases followed by negative 24-hour moves despite generally promotional or strategic tones.

Recent Company History

Over the past several months, Stellantis has leaned heavily on partnership-driven marketing and strategic collaborations. Events range from Jeep’s elevated role at X Games Aspen 2026 (Jan 23–25, 2026) to strategic tie-ups with Casey Currie and America250 retail campaigns, plus a major robotaxi collaboration with NVIDIA, Uber and Foxconn. Most of these partnership headlines saw negative next-day reactions, except the robotaxi announcement, framing today’s Ram–Thrill Sports deal within an ongoing partnership-focused communication strategy.

Key Terms

nascar craftsman truck series
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nascar craftsman truck series technical
"Ram's reentry into the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, where season one winner"
A national stock car racing circuit featuring pickup truck-style vehicles, the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series is a professional motorsport competition that draws live audiences, TV viewers and corporate sponsors. For investors, it matters because the series creates marketing exposure, drives merchandise and ticket sales, and can influence automotive and consumer brands’ revenue—think of it as a traveling billboard and product testbed that can boost brand recognition and sales like a high-profile advertising campaign on wheels.

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AUBURN HILLS, Mich., March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ --

  • Multi-year partnership grants Ram exclusive category rights in pickup trucks and American automotive across the Thrill Sports portfolio
  • Agreement covers all numbered Power Slap live events, global Street League Skateboarding Championship Tour stops and Nitro Circus tour events worldwide
  • Through the strategic collaboration, Ram receives expansive integration across the portfolio's extensive live events calendar, broadcast programming, social media, digital platforms and original content

Ram and Thrill Sports announce a groundbreaking multi-year partnership that brings together the strength and durability of the Ram brand as the official truck and auto partner with Thrill Sports' portfolio of industry-leading sports and entertainment properties in Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus.

The partnership grants Ram exclusive category rights in pickup trucks and American automotive across the Thrill Sports portfolio. The agreement covers all numbered Power Slap live events, global Street League Skateboarding Championship Tour stops and Nitro Circus tour events worldwide.

The creativity of the partnership was on full display in January 2026 with the critically acclaimed debut of Ram's Race for the Seat, produced by Thrill Sports Productions. The competition series helped launch Ram's reentry into the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series, where season one winner Mini Tyrell raced in spectacular fashion, fresh from Florida 250 truck series race at Daytona International Speedway in February.

"We just finished our competition reality show with Ram that was incredibly successful. Now we're extending our partnership with a multi-year deal that makes Ram the official truck and auto partner of Thrill Sports, which includes Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus," said Dana White, owner of Thrill Sports. "This is a massive deal for us and the perfect partnership with sports brands built around speed, toughness and high-performance action – exactly what Ram is all about."

By uniting one of America's most recognized truck brands with three of the most dynamic properties in sports and live entertainment, the partnership places Ram at the forefront of elite competition across the biggest stages in combat and action sports.

"Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus represent the same uncompromising spirit and hunger for excitement that our Ram customers live every day, making this partnership a perfect fit," said Tim Kuniskis, Ram CEO. "We're not just putting the Ram name alongside these incredible sports, we're backing the athletes, the fans and the culture of fearlessness they represent. Together, we're raising the bar on what it means to deliver real performance and real thrill."

Through the strategic collaboration, Ram will receive expansive integration across the portfolio's extensive live events calendar, broadcast programming, social media, digital platforms and original content.

The Ram brand will be prominently featured in-competition at Power Slap events, including table, canvas and broadcast integrations, while also serving as presenting partner of official weigh-ins. Ram vehicles will also be integrated into athlete arrivals before Power Slap numbered events.

Ram will take to the streets with its integration across Street League Skateboarding, including branding and activation rights across the year-long season, as well as presenting rights to the iconic SLS Trick of the Year UGC contest, which allows street skaters across the globe to compete for the illustrious title. The winner of the Trick of the Year award will also drive home a Ram truck to further elevate the status of the platform. 

The durability and strength of Ram trucks will be on full display as Ram takes the presenting rights position to Nitro Circus' North American Tour, which will travel to markets across the United States and Canada. The iconic Nitro Circus Giganta Ramp will be proudly towed around the continent by Ram, with fans able to win exclusive prizes when they snap pictures of the vehicle rolling across the tour. An exclusive Ram tailgate experience will also be integrated into the show floor to provide fans the best seats in the house of the world's leading action sports show.

Other elements of the portfolio partnership include:

  • Exclusive content series featuring key talent across each property, putting the Ram pickup fleet through its paces
  • Engaging social media content across Thrill Sports' suite of social media channels of more than 75 million fans
  • Ram dealer activation and sweepstakes opportunities, including ticketing, hospitality and unique experiences
  • On-site activations at live events, allowing fans to get up close and personal with Ram's lineup of award-winning trucks
  • Athlete ambassadors from each of Thrill Sports' properties

Thrill Sports
Thrill Sports is a next-generation content company at the intersection of sports, entertainment and lifestyle. As the parent company of Nitro Circus, Street League Skateboarding (SLS) and Power Slap, Thrill Sports is committed to delivering mind-blowing action sports events and original content worldwide. With over 60 million followers across multiple brand pages and channels, Thrill Sports is a leader in the action sports industry.

Thrill Sports: www.thrillsportsco.com
Power Slap: www.powerslap.com
Street League Skateboarding: www.streetleague.com
Nitro Circus: www.nitrocircus.com

Ram Brand
Ram offers a full lineup of pickups and commercial vehicles: light-duty Ram 1500, heavy-duty 2500/3500, 3500/4500/5500 chassis cab and ProMaster vans.

Ram light-duty and heavy-duty pickups offer products in the fastest growing segments within the pickup space, off-road and customized. Ram has introduced the largest variety of off-road performance trucks the brand has ever offered, including the new Ram 1500 SRT TRX with more horsepower per dollar than any other performance off-road pickup.

In the commercial business, Ram offers the chassis cab line with features to help customers and upfitters. Ram Professional is making considerable changes in process, execution and resources with a focus on commercial offerings, dedicated B2B-focused expertise, and sales and service support, which are critical to growing in this segment.

Ram continues to outperform the competition, setting the benchmark in the most important areas for truck buyers:

  • Segment first: 1,000 lb.-ft of torque with Cummins turbo diesel
  • Most luxurious: Ram 1500 Tungsten with air suspension, 24-way massage seats and 540 horsepower
  • Ram 1500 and Heavy Duty: Best ride and handling with five-link solid rear axle with available, segment-exclusive, active-level air suspension
  • Ram 1500 SRT TRX: Best off-road performance per dollar and the most powerful, production, street-legal, gas, half-ton pickup ever
  • Ram ProMaster: The most cargo space available in any traditional full-size cargo van
  • Ram Power Wagon: Most off-road-capable full-size pickup

Ram is improving market competitiveness and growth while maintaining pricing power through products, services and electrified offerings. Aligned under the global presence of the Stellantis Pro One commercial vehicle organization, Ram currently offers a wide range of products globally, from the Ram 700 compact pickup to the Ram 5500 Chassis Cab and a range of ProMaster vans.

Ram is part of the portfolio of brands offered by leading global automaker and mobility provider Stellantis. For more information regarding Stellantis (NYSE: STLA), please visit www.stellantis.com.
 
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Company blog: blog.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Media website: media.stellantisnorthamerica.com
Ram Truck brand: ramtrucks.com
Facebook: facebook.com/RamTrucks
Instagram: @ramtrucks
X: @RamTrucks, @StellantisNA
YouTube: youtube.com/RamTrucks, youtube.com/StellantisNA

 

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FAQ

What does Ram's multi-year partnership with Thrill Sports mean for STLA shareholders?

It secures exclusive pickup and American automotive branding across major action sports properties. According to the company, Ram gains integrated exposure at Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus events, broadcast programming, social channels and original content, potentially boosting brand visibility and customer engagement.

Which Thrill Sports properties are included in Ram's partnership announced March 17, 2026?

The deal covers Power Slap, Street League Skateboarding and Nitro Circus worldwide. According to the company, the agreement applies to all numbered Power Slap events, global SLS Championship Tour stops and Nitro Circus tour events across North America and international markets.

How will Ram be activated at Power Slap and Street League Skateboarding events for STLA?

Ram will appear in-competition, at athlete arrivals, weigh-ins, and event branding. According to the company, activations include table/canvas broadcast integrations, SLS Trick of the Year presenting rights, dealer sweepstakes, onsite displays and athlete ambassador programs.

What audience reach does the Ram and Thrill Sports partnership claim for STLA marketing?

The collaboration leverages Thrill Sports' combined audience across platforms. According to the company, activations and social content will tap into more than 75 million followers across Thrill Sports' channels and pages for broad brand exposure.

Did Ram launch any content tied to the Thrill Sports deal before March 17, 2026?

Yes — Ram debuted the Race for the Seat competition series in January 2026. According to the company, that series helped Ram reenter the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series and produced a season-one winner who raced at Daytona.

Will Ram provide vehicles or prizes as part of the Thrill Sports partnership for STLA fans?

Yes — vehicles and branded experiences are included in the partnership. According to the company, winners of the SLS Trick of the Year will receive a Ram truck, and fans can win prizes through dealer sweepstakes and tour activations.