Kaulig Racing has made a major change to its executive team. Chris Rice has landed a promotion to become the Chief Executive Officer.
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Rice, who joined Kaulig Racing for the team's inception in 2016, has previously served as Team President while overseeing the Cup Series and Xfinity Series operations. He will continue with these responsibilities as the organization adds five Craftsman Truck Series teams to the lineup.
"Chris Rice is the real deal," said team owner and founder Matt Kaulig. "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."
If you follow @KauligRacing President @C_Rice1, you've seen his motivational videos from the gym.
Last week, I set out to answer questions -- Why does Chris film them? Why is he the right person for the job?
I got my answer after working out with him. https://t.co/lxVtJiLx5k— John Newby (@JohnNewby_) July 25, 2025
Rice is no stranger to the sport of stock car racing. He has risen through the ranks of NASCAR while holding multiple roles with many different organizations. He has been a competition director, a crew chief, and even a gasman. He held these roles with teams such as Bill Davis Racing, ML Motorsports, RAB Racing, Jay Robinson Racing, and NTS Motorsports.
Rice has worked with a laundry list of drivers that includes Alex Bowman, Kenny Wallace, Austin Dillon, and Ron Hornaday, Jr. among many, many others.
Since joining forces with Kaulig, Rice has helped build Kaulig Racing into a championship-contending team in the Xfinity Series. The organization has celebrated dozens of wins while reaching the Championship 4 multiple times. It has also expanded into the Cup Series and celebrated wins at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course and the Charlotte Roval.
Next season, Kaulig Racing will launch its first Truck Series teams after agreeing to a landmark deal with Ram. This will increase the number of opportunities for Rice and Kaulig Racing to continue making significant waves in the sport.
"I'm incredibly grateful for this opportunity and for Matt's trust in me," Rice said in a press release. "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."
