Kaulig Racing has officially announced that Ty Dillon will return to their team and compete in the upcoming 2026 NASCAR Cup Series, continuing his partnership with the organization. The Kaulig Racing NASCAR Cup Series effort will again see Dillon behind the wheel of the No. 10 Chevrolet, a move confirmed during a radio interview on Wednesday.
Dillon Set for Full-Time Drive with Kaulig Racing
Ty Dillon, hailing from Lewisville, North Carolina, confirmed his plans in a conversation with Dave Moody on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Channel 90. Dillon, whose racing roots trace back to his grandfather, Richard Childress, emphasized his eagerness to once again work with team owner Matt Kaulig and the organization’s leadership group, including Chris Rice and Ty Norris.
“I’m excited to get out and announce that I’m going to be back full-time with Kaulig Racing again,”
Dillon said.
“Just very excited for the opportunity to be a part of Kaulig Racing, racing with Matt Kaulig, Chris Rice, and Ty Norris, and just everybody there at the race team. We had a lot of fun last year. I think we definitely blew the expectations out of the water for what people thought we were going to do as a team, and looking to raise that level another step this year.”
– Ty Dillon, Driver
Sea Best Seafood Maintains Sponsorship for 2026
For the new season, Sea Best Seafood will return as a prominent sponsor, strengthening their relationship with Kaulig Racing and Dillon after supporting the team last year. The family-owned brand is known for its dedication to quality and will be featured on the No. 10 Chevrolet at several high-profile events throughout the 2026 season, including stops at Atlanta, Chicagoland, Iowa, Richmond, Daytona, Kansas, Charlotte‘s ROVAL, and Phoenix.
“We are thrilled to continue our partnership with Kaulig Racing and Dillon for a third season,”
said Mark Frisch, Executive Vice President of Beaver Street Fisheries.
“As a family-owned brand committed to quality and excellence, aligning with NASCAR’s passionate fanbase allows us to connect with loyal consumers who share our values. We’re proud to be part of this incredible journey and look forward to an exciting season ahead.”
– Mark Frisch, Executive Vice President, Beaver Street Fisheries
Dillon also spoke to the alignment between Kaulig Racing and Sea Best as family-driven organizations, highlighting his wife Haley’s appreciation for the company’s diverse product offerings.
“Sea Best represents the best in American family-owned business, much like we are at Kaulig Racing,”
Dillon said.
“Their seafood lineup offers endless options for experienced home chefs like my wife, Haley, as well as for beginners in the kitchen. I look forward to representing their brand on and off track once again, and there’s no better place to start the season with Sea Best than Atlanta.”
– Ty Dillon, Driver
Stability in the No. 10 Team with Familiar Crew Chief
Continuity will define Kaulig Racing’s approach next year as Andrew Dickeson returns as crew chief for Dillon, following his first full-time campaign with the team in 2025. This consistency marks a departure from Dillon’s recent years, which were marked by frequent team changes and varying manufacturers.
Before joining Kaulig Racing in a part-time capacity in 2024, Dillon built his career with Richard Childress Racing and later Germain Racing. After Germain Racing’s closure in 2021, he competed with several teams—including Rackley WAR, Gaunt Brothers Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing, Petty GMS Motorsports, Spire Motorsports, and TMT Racing—before finally settling in with Kaulig’s operation.
Following a promising first year as a full-time driver in 2025, Dillon managed an eighth-place finish at EchoPark Speedway and made an impressive run in NASCAR’s inaugural In-Season Tournament, ultimately finishing behind Ty Gibbs at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway finale.
“I think we have a lot that we can improve on, a lot that we can do, there’s a lot of exciting things going on around our race team, and it’ll be the first time in about six years that I’ve had the continuity of being able to work with the same guys, the same race team, the same manufacturer back-to-back in a long time,”
Dillon said.
“This means a lot to me, and I’m very grateful.”
– Ty Dillon, Driver
Anticipation Builds for 2026 NASCAR Start
The 2026 NASCAR Cup Series action kicks off with the pre-season exhibition event at Bowman-Gray Stadium on Sunday, February 1, with national coverage set to air at 8:00 PM ET on FOX. With Matt Kaulig continuing to expand his team’s reputation and the return of key partners like Sea Best, all eyes will be on Dillon as he embarks on a new season, anchored by stability and the promise of further progress for Kaulig Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.
🖊️ "I'm going to be back full-time with Kaulig Racing again."
🏎️ @tydillon announced he'll be back in the No. 10 @KauligRacing Chevrolet next season, with Andrew Dickeson returning as crew chief.
Full Interview: https://t.co/WGRTG5gnEd pic.twitter.com/MFCN3J1aLK
— SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Ch. 90) (@SiriusXMNASCAR) December 3, 2025
