DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Busch Light Pole at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 15: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Busch Light Pole at Daytona International Speedway on February 15, 2023 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

AJ Allmendinger to run Daytona 500

Kaulig Racing announced that AJ Allmendinger will pilot the #16 Chevrolet for the team in the season-opening Daytona 500. Allmendinger, who will shift back to full-time Xfinity Series competition in 2024, will be marking his 11th Daytona 500 start.