NASCAR insider sees Kaulig Racing’s Truck Series bid as serious possibility after Chris Rice discussion

Syndication: The Indianapolis Star - Source: Imagn
Syndication: The Indianapolis Star - Source: Imagn

Kaulig Racing could be expanding its organization to the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series in the near future, as reported by Motor Racing Network insider Mike Bagley. The conversation about the team possibly going to Truck racing stems from a recent "visit" with team president Chris Rice.

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Bagley took to social media on Tuesday morning to share his thoughts on the chance that Kaulig Racing will expand to the Truck Series. He shared one of the "interesting" notes from the visit, which was that racing in the Truck Series might be possible for Kaulig. However, Bagley noted the story has taken various turns. Here's what Bagley wrote on X:

"Interesting note from our visit with Chris Rice... NCTS racing now may be a possibility for Kaulig Racing. Stay tuned. This story has taken many twists and turns."
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Kaulig Racing opened in 2016 and has since emerged as a full-time organization in both the NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series. In Cup, the team fields two full-time cars driven by A.J. Allmendinger (#16) and Ty Dillon (#10). Road course ace Will Brown competes on a part-time basis for the team in the #13 car.

In the Xfinity Series, the side has two full-time rookie drivers, including Daniel Dye (#10) and Christian Eckes (#16). Josh Williams formerly competed in the #11 car but was recently released from the team.

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The North Carolina-based outfit has 27 victories in the Xfinity Series, with the latest coming at Las Vegas last year with Allmendinger behind the wheel. The win helped secure Allmendinger a spot in the Championship 4 race, where he finished third among the title contenders. The team has won two NASCAR Cup Series races, last with Allmendinger in 2023 at the Charlotte Roval.


Kaulig Racing teases former driver's return to the race shop

Prior to taking a different avenue in his career and driving for teams like Rick Ware Racing and Spire Motorsports, Justin Haley was a longtime driver for Kaulig Racing. He raced with the organization in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and moved up to the Cup level with the team in 2023.

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Now, on the heels of Josh Williams' Xfinity Series release from the team, Haley was spotted in the team's race shop. The organization posted a humorous photo of the driver waving at the camera on X. The team teased that Haley is back at the race shop, writing:

"Look at who is back in our shop! Hey, @Justin_Haley_! 👋"

Kaulig Racing drivers AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon sit 18th and 32nd in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings, respectively. With two races left in the regular season, both drivers are seeking their first win of the 2025 season. For Dillon, it would be his first career Cup victory.

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