Kaulig Racing, a NASCAR Cup Series team, is entering the 2026 season with a cautiously optimistic outlook after a building year in 2025. The team, based in North Carolina and running Chevrolets, features drivers Ty Dillon and AJ Allmendinger, both returning full-time. Dillon aims for more consistency after a challenging 2025, while Allmendinger, known for his road course prowess, looks to build on his recent successes and improve on his standings. The team is hopeful for better results in 2026.
Underdogs Michael McDowell and AJ Allmendinger face off in the first round of NASCAR's In-Season Challenge, with the winner having a chance for a Cinderella run in the tournament, highlighting their strengths on drafting and road courses, respectively.
AJ Allmendinger won the elimination race at The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway, spoiling NASCAR's playoffs and securing his first win in NASCAR's top series since 2021. Allmendinger, who led 46 laps for Kaulig Racing, became emotional after the victory and dedicated the checkered flag to his newborn son. His win eliminated Kyle Busch from the playoffs, while Ross Chastain, Brad Keselowski, and Bubba Wallace were also eliminated. The remaining eight drivers advancing to the next round include William Byron, Ryan Blaney, Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, Christopher Bell, Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Larson, and Chris Buescher. The next race in the playoffs will be held at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
AJ Allmendinger secured the pole position for the Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, marking his third consecutive pole at the track. Ty Gibbs will start second, followed by Josh Berry, Austin Hill, and Daniel Hemric. Ross Chastain, Colin Garrett, Camden Murphy, Conor Daly, and Will Rodgers did not qualify for the 38-car field. The qualifying session was modified due to rain, with drivers using wet-weather tires. The race is scheduled to start at 5:50 p.m. on USA Network.
AJ Allmendinger secured the pole position for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Road America, setting a new track record. Cole Custer will start second, followed by Justin Allgaier, Riley Herbst, and Sam Mayer. Sage Karam made history for Sam Hunt Racing by qualifying sixth, while teammate Kaz Grala qualified ninth. The race is scheduled to start at 3:05 p.m. with coverage provided by NBC and Peacock.
Ross Chastain wins his first career Cup pole and the first pole for Trackhouse Racing at Nashville Superspeedway. AJ Allmendinger wins the Xfinity Series race at Nashville Superspeedway, snapping the streak of 11 consecutive different winners this season. Cole Custer wins the pole for the Xfinity Series race at Nashville Speedway.
NASCAR Cup and Xfinity teams will take the track at Nashville Superspeedway on Saturday, with Cup teams qualifying and Xfinity teams qualifying and racing on the 1.33-mile concrete track. AJ Allmendinger won the Xfinity Series race, while Ross Chastain scored his first career Cup pole. The race had 11 cautions and 21 cars involved in accidents.
Former F1 champions Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button, along with other notable drivers, will race in NASCAR's Cup Series at Circuit of the Americas. Pit strategy will be key in the race, with no cautions at stage breaks and the first use of the choose rule at road courses. AJ Allmendinger won the Xfinity Series race for the second year in a row, while Zane Smith won the Craftsman Truck Series race for the second year in a row.
AJ Allmendinger wins the Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas for the second year in a row, while Zane Smith wins the Craftsman Truck Series race for the second year in a row as well. Former F1 champions Kimi Raikkonen and Jenson Button make rare appearances in the Cup Series at COTA. Pit strategy is key at road courses, with crew chiefs developing multiple strategies for the COTA race due to new rules changes and no cautions at stage breaks.
AJ Allmendinger won the Xfinity Series race at Circuit of the Americas for the second year in a row, holding off William Byron to score his first victory of the year and 16th in the Xfinity Series. Ty Gibbs placed third and was followed by rookie Sammy Smith and Justin Allgaier. William Byron won the pole for Sunday’s Cup race at Circuit of the Americas, becoming the first Cup driver to win a pole at four different road courses.
Zane Smith wins the Craftsman Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas for the second year in a row, while AJ Allmendinger wins the Xfinity Series race for the second year in a row. William Byron wins the pole for the Cup race at Circuit of the Americas, becoming the first Cup driver to win a pole at four different road courses. Chevrolet has won 11 of the past 12 Cup races on road courses, but Toyota and Ford are looking to break their streak.
Ross Chastain wins pole position for the Craftsman Truck Series race at Circuit of the Americas, while AJ Allmendinger earns pole position for the Xfinity race. Tyler Reddick posts the fastest lap in Friday's Cup practice. Austin Hill, who has won three of the season's first five races, will be looking for his first Xfinity road course win on Saturday. NASCAR's new Cup Series aerodynamic package for short tracks and road courses will be tested in competition on a road circuit for the first time this weekend.
