Horse Racing's Special 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition

You can consider it a different kind of need for speed. Horse racing is known as the “Sport of Kings”. It is one of the most popular national past times and the Triple Crown is one of the beloved competitions in all of sports.
This is Ram’s 9th year as the official truck of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs. To mark the 144th running of the Kentucky Derby on May 5th, Ram is releasing a special edition of its 2019 Ram 1500.

Suitable for Horse Lovers and Horse Owners

The 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is based on the brand’s luxurious Limited trim and will feature “Run for the Roses” fender graphics.

Mike Manley, who is the head of the Ram Brand, says in a statement, “The Kentucky Derby has long been among America’s most cherished sporting events. The close ties between Ram trucks and the equine community have led us to the introduction of the 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition. The Ram 1500 is a no-compromise truck that delivers capability, durability, technology and safety and is well-suited to meet the needs of all kinds of owners, including those who love horses.”

The Kentucky Derby Edition will be available in Delmonico Red, Diamond Black Crystal, Granite Crystal, Max Steel, Patriot Blue or a new Ivory White Tri Coat paint. It will also be the first time that a body-colored appearance package will be available on the all-new Ram 1500 Limited. The Ram Kentucky Derby Edition is available in 4x2 or 4x4 Crew Cab configurations, with a 5 ft.-7 in. bed length.

Comfortable and Useful

The Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition includes the Ram’s exclusive Uconnect 12-inch touchscreen radio, four-corner auto-leveling air suspension, power-retracting running boards, trailer hitch with sway control and blind spot monitor with automatic trailer detection. The Kentucky Derby Edition also includes premium full-leather front and rear reclining seats with heating and cooling, genuine wood and metal trim.

Probably the most important thing for horse owners, the 2019 Ram 1500 is capable of towing up to 12,750 lbs. when properly equipped.

Base price for the 2019 Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is $55,680 plus $1,645 destination charge.

The Ram 1500 Kentucky Derby Edition is on sale now. Production is limited to 2,000 units.

Over the last 30 years, Ram has the highest percentage of pickups still on the road and the highest owner loyalty of any half-ton pickup.

The Kentucky Derby, which takes place in Louisville, Kentucky, is the first leg of the prestigious Triple Crown of thoroughbred horse racing. The Preakness Stakes is the second leg, at the Pimlico Race track, in Baltimore, Maryland. The third competition is the Belmont Stakes, held at Belmont Park, just east of New York City.