Kaulig Racing owner Matt Kaulig and president Chris Rice pose alongside the #10 Kaulig Racing Ram truck to run in the 2026 season during a press conference at the Daytona Dodge Chrysler Jeep Ram dealership prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on August 23, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
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Kaulig Racing has named its first-ever CEO as it prepares to debut in the Nascar Craftsman Truck Series in 2026 with Dodge.
The team, which is owned by Matt Kaulig, will continue to be led by Chris Rice, who is being elevated from president to CEO of Kaulig Racing. Kaulig Racing, which debuted in 2016, hired Rice right out of the gate.
“Chris Rice is the real deal,” Kaulig said. “From his early days on pit road to President and now CEO of Kaulig Racing, his journey reflects the hard work, dedication, and passion that define this sport. Chris was with me from the very beginning, helping build Kaulig Racing from the ground up, and his leadership has been instrumental in shaping the culture and success of our team. I’m proud to call him a partner, a leader, and a friend.”
Kaulig Racing currently has two Cup Series charters, fielding entries for veteran AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon, grandson of fellow team owner Richard Childress. Over the years, Kaulig has developed a strong team, which has notably made waves in the Xfinity Series. They have 27 victories in less than 10 years of competition, with Allmendinger winning 16 of those. He also qualified for the Championship 4 on three occassions.
The team has two Cup wins, both of which have been with Allmendinger behind the wheel.
Rice, a veteran crew chief who pivoted to the management side of Kaulig Racing, is credited with leading the organization’s new partnership with Dodge Ram. The team will field up to five full-time Truck Series entries next year.
“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and for Matt’s trust in me,” Rice said. “From day one, our goal has been to create something special here at Kaulig Racing, not just wins on the track, but a culture where people love to come to work every day. With our partnership with RAM and the opportunity to continue grow in 2026, the future has never been brighter for Kaulig Racing.”