Josh Williams released by Kaulig Racing as the driver of the No. 11 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, with the change effective in the middle of the 2024 season. Williams, who has competed in every race so far this year, will be replaced by multiple drivers for the rest of the season, starting at Iowa Speedway.
Williams, who is 31 years old, began racing full-time for Kaulig Racing at the start of 2024 and has built a career spanning 240 Xfinity Series starts over a decade, collecting 17 top-10 finishes along the way. The transition comes during an active season, and the team plans to bring in a rotating lineup to fill the seat of the No. 11 chevrolet/”>Chevrolet over the next twelve races.
Official Statements From Team and Driver
Kaulig Racing communicated their decision on Wednesday, stating,
“Kaulig Racing announced that is has parted ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Josh Williams, effective today.”
—Kaulig Racing, Team Statement
The team also outlined their next steps for the No. 11 car:
“Kaulig Racing will field the No. 11 Chevrolet with multiple drivers over the remaining 12 NASCAR Xfinity Series races.”
—Kaulig Racing, Team Statement
While details on the upcoming driver lineup are still to come, the team noted,
“More announcements regarding the driver lineup will be forthcoming.”
—Kaulig Racing, Team Statement
Williams responded to the news with an open message to those close to him, saying,
“As most of you have seen, Kaulig Racing has made the decision to release me for the remainder of the season,”
—Josh Williams, Driver
He expressed gratitude and acknowledged the support of those around him, adding,
“This has been a difficult day for my family, friends, long-time partners and fans, whom I can’t thank enough for standing by my side through all of this.”
—Josh Williams, Driver
Looking ahead, Williams shared,
“We will be back soon and looking forward to a much brighter chapter in my racing career. I will nothing but the best for my guys on the 11 team.”
—Josh Williams, Driver
Upcoming Plans for No. 11 and Williams’ Future
With the No. 11 car set to feature a rotating roster, Kaulig Racing’s approach to the remainder of the NASCAR Xfinity Series season is evolving. Further announcements about the new drivers will be made soon, ensuring fans and the broader racing community will know what’s next for the team.
The changes signal both a significant transition for Williams, who remains optimistic about his future in the sport, and a period of uncertainty but opportunity for Kaulig Racing. With Iowa Speedway marking the start of this new chapter, attention now turns to how both parties move forward within the competitive series.
