Kaulig Taps Dirt Race Ringer for Bristol

What’s Happening?

Kaulig Racing announced Thursday that they would field a third car in their Cup effort for the Bristol Dirt race in April. The number 13 Kaulig Camaro will be driven by Jonathan Davenport.

Davenport won over $2 million driving a dirt late model in 2022. The additional car will be sponsored by Nutrien Ag Solutions.

What You Need to Know:

• Kaulig Racing announced Jonathan Davenport as their “dirt race ringer” for April’s Bristol Dirt Race.
• Davenport is a three-time Lucas Oil Late Model Dirt Series Champion and a five-time World 100 Champion at Eldora Speedway.
• Fans of grassroots type racing will be tuning into Bristol Dirt to see one of the most prolific dirt racers mix it up with NASCAR’s best.

Main Characters

Kaulig announced the addition via Twitter with a “DIRTy” video, and Davenport immediately expressed his excitement.

Around the Garage

Freddie Kraft, spotter for 23XI Racing shared the news and congratulated his friend, Brett Griffin, who is known for sponsorship activations and relationship with Nutrien Ag Solutions.

Griffin soon expressed his pleasure with the deal happening.

Fellow Georgian Chase Elliott jumped on Twitter to voice his excitement for the news.

In the Stands

Davenport fans were thrilled to support the dirt track ace.

The news was met with virtually unanimous excitement.

From the Pressbox

Grassroots racing trackside reporter Hannah Newhouse thought the move made good sense for everyone.