DOVER, DELAWARE - APRIL 27: Shane van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series BetRivers 200 at Dover International Speedway on April 27, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images
DOVER, DELAWARE - APRIL 27: Shane van Gisbergen, driver of the #97 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series BetRivers 200 at Dover International Speedway on April 27, 2024 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Bruce Schlicker departs Kaulig Racing, Kevin Walter to crew chief Shane van Gisbergen

Bruce Schlicker, who had served as the crew chief for Shane van Gisbergen and the No. 97 Kaulig Racing team through the opening 20 races of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, has departed the team and will not return following the three-week Xfinity Series break.

While Kaulig Racing would not offer a statement on Schlicker’s departure, “out of respect to Bruce,” the team did confirm to TobyChristie.com that Kevin Walter will take over as the crew chief for Shane van Gisbergen and the No. 97 Kaulig Racing group.

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