NASCAR Cup Team CEO Says They Will NOT Sell Charters

What’s Happening?

Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice says that there is no shot the team sells any of its charters anytime soon amid rumors that Dodge could return to NASCAR for the 2027 season.

It’s been a busy week for Kaulig Racing as reports continue to swirl that the team’s new manufacturer, Dodge, could be ready to return to NASCAR by the 2027 Daytona 500.

Though all the talk about the team’s future is mostly optimistic, there is plenty of talk about Kaulig’s future that isn’t.

Over the past few seasons, many fans in online circles have speculated that Kaulig, for one reason or another, could sell its charters. This speculation comes at a time of mostly growth for the team, making the continued speculation about the team’s long-term charter status all the more confusing.

During a recent interview with SiriusXM NASCAR Radio, Kaulig CEO Chris Rice addressed these rumors head-on, adding that not only is the team not selling their charters, but that it wouldn’t happen for the next “three decades.”

“I think some buzz, a lot of times, they always try to make you think, ‘ah, is Matt Kaulig selling them [Charters]?’ Well I can tell you right now, Matt Kaulig’s not selling charters anytime soon in the next probably decade, two decades, three decades.” — Chris Rice

Rice even noted that this speculation is a frequent topic of conversation between him and team owner Matt Kaulig, “We talk about it all the time, about selling charters, why people even think about it.”

Was There Any Real Question Here?

Of course, rumors of Kaulig Racing selling their Charters date back to the 2024 season, but since then, the team has taken an entirely new direction with its program by aligning itself with Stellantis brands Ram and Dodge.

Now, Dodge is not yet officially headed back to NASCAR. Rice has reiterated this several times this week, since a report by Jordan Bianchi of The Athletic first reported last week that Dodge had made gains on an accelerated timeline.

But when Dodge does return to NASCAR, it will give Kaulig a platform to compete against some of the best teams in the sport. The brand will supply technical support, and, much like Ram in the Truck Series, perhaps even sponsorship to the Cup Series team.

The arrangement not only benefits Kaulig, as they also supply Dodge with aid in getting over a hurdle in their return to NASCAR with its two charters.

With these two Charters, Dodge will not have to worry about failing to make races in their first season, something that Toyota struggled with during their first NASCAR Cup Series season in 2007.

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