AJ Allmendinger announced that he will compete full-time in the 2024 Xfinity Series, where he will drive the No. 16 NASCAR Chevy Camaro for Kaulig Racing.
Allmendinger’s latest contract continues a longstanding relationship with Kaulig. He joined the organization’s Xfinity Series program in 2019, and subsequently earned back-to-back championships and 15 race wins. In 2023, Allmendinger raced full-time in the No. 16 Camaro in the Cup Series for Kaulig, winning at the Charlotte Roval and finishing 21st in the overall championship, while running a limited Xfinity Series schedule in the No. 10 Camaro, where he won two races, four top fives and five top 10s.
“We feel AJ [Allmendinger] returning full time to our Xfinity Series program gives us the best chance to continue growing our organization as a whole,” Kaulig team president, Chris Rice said. “He’s passionate, he’s aggressive and he pushes us to keep getting better. We’re excited to see what we can accomplish in the 2024 season on both the Xfinity and Cup side.”
Allmendinger is not stepping away from the Cup Series permanently, but will run a part time schedule next year in NASCAR’s premiere division in conjunction with his Xfinity Series efforts.
“To Kaulig Racing, AJ is much more than the trophies he’s won or the banners he’s hung in our shop,” said team owner, Matt Kaulig. “AJ has always embraced what we are trying to do as an organization, and his contribution to the culture at Kaulig Racing is what truly makes him forever a part of our family.”
Allmendinger said, “My plans for 2024 have always been whatever Matt Kaulig and Chris Rice think is best for the team. We’ve got work to do on both our Xfinity and Cup side as we continue to grow but I think we are putting ourselves in the best position to keep improving… I’m excited to be a part of everything we’re working on at Kaulig Racing and see what we can get done next season.”
At this time, it’s not clear if Kaulig will replace Allmendinger in the Cup Series with a full-time entry.
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