3 options for Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 Cup car for the 2024 season

Kaulig Racing might need a new driver for the No. 16 Cup car during the 2024 NASCAR season so here are three options that make sense.

Kaulig Racing announced last month that Daniel Hemric will drive the No. 31 Cup car on a full-time basis starting in 2023. However, there is another question involving Kaulig Racing’s future as A.J. Allmendinger’s status in the No. 16 car is unknown. So, which three drivers would represent a good option for the NASCAR organization if it is not Allmendinger?

[autotag]Chandler Smith[/autotag] would be the most logical option since other drivers, such as Zane Smith, are off the table. Smith drives for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and has one win at Richmond Raceway during his rookie season. The driver of the No. 16 Xfinity car may not be fully ready but he would likely represent the best internal option for the race team.

If not Smith, former Legacy Motor Club driver [autotag]Noah Gragson[/autotag] would be a good selection as well. Gragson was suspended for liking an offensive social media post in August but has been reinstated for some time now. The former NASCAR driver has run for Kaulig Racing in the past and could rebuild his career with an organization that would help him grow as a person.

Finally, [autotag]Ty Majeski[/autotag] would be an out-of-the-box idea that could make sense for the organization. Majeski has run well at ThorSport Racing in the NASCAR Truck Series and could be looking for an upgrade sooner rather than later. The driver of the No. 98 truck may not have any Cup Series experience but he could be a great addition down the line.

Overall, Smith, Gragson, and Majeski are all great options for Kaulig Racing. It will depend on whether Allmendinger returns to the No. 16 Cup car or not but with options dwindling, an answer should be coming soon. Kaulig Racing is looking to grow its footprint in NASCAR and any of these drivers would help accomplish that goal.

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