TC Daily Pit Stop: Chris Rice Promoted to Kaulig Racing CEO; Zilisch Tapped by Spire for Inaugural Truck ROVAL Race

TC Daily Pit Stop: Friday, September 26, 2025

Sep 26, 2025

Kaulig Racing has promoted Chris Rice from Team President to Chief Executive Officer.

Rice, who has been with the organization since its inception in 2016, has overseen the growth of Kaulig Racing from a single-vehicle NASCAR Xfinity Series entry to a multi-entry team in both the NASCAR Cup Series and Xfinity Series.

“I’m incredibly grateful for this opportunity and for Matt’s trust in me,” said Rice. “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 to grow in 2026, the future has never been brighter for Kaulig Racing.”

Zilisch Returns to Spire for Inaugural Truck Race at Charlotte ROVAL

There’s now a clear favorite for the victory in the inaugural NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series event at Charlotte Motor Speedway’s ROVAL on Friday, October 3.

Spire Motorsports announced on Thursday that 19-year-old rising star Connor Zilisch will be entering the series’ first event at the infield road course in Concord, North Carolina, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet Silverado RST.

A 10-time race winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and a confirmed member of the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series Rookie of the Year (ROTY) class, Zilisch will have sponsorship from team backer Delaware Life.