Alliances can make or break a team’s rise in NASCAR. Kaulig Racing entered into Cup Series scene in 2020, and since then, it has leaned on support from Richard Childress Racing for years. They also shared a campus in Welcome, North Carolina, where both built steady growth together. But now, after years of close collaboration, that technical tie is falling apart.

The shift comes as Kaulig eyes big moves, like fielding five RAM Truck Series in 2026. Now, Kaulig Racing owner Matt Kaulig wants the team to stand tall on its own, after marking two decades in the sport. Whispers of change have swirled, but the real story unfolds in a candid radio chat of the Kaulig Racing chief that lays bare the raw side of going solo.

Chris Rice’s honest take on independence from Richard Childress Racing

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