2025 Cup Team 16

Team Info

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - JANUARY 21: AJ Allmendinger poses for a photo during NASCAR Production days at Charlotte Convention Center on January 21, 2026 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

DRIVER NEWS ON JAYSKI
A.J. Allmendinger

OFFICIAL TEAM/DRIVER LINKS
Kaulig Racing
Shane van Gisbergen

PRIMARY SPONSORS
Celsius
Action Industries
LeafFilter Gutter Protection
Campers Inn RV
Black’s Tire Service
Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
U-Save
Spire Academy

SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Kaulig Racing – Facebook
Kaulig Racing – Twitter
AJ Allmendinger – Twitter

STATISTICS
A.J. Allmendinger – Racing Reference

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2026 sponsor schedule

Clash: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
1) Daytona: Celsius
2) EchoPark (Atlanta): Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
3) COTA: Celsius
4) Phoenix: Campers Inn RV
5) Las Vegas: U-Save
6) Darlington: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
7) Martinsville: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
8) Bristol: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
9) Kansas: Celsius
10) Talladega: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
11) Texas: CELSIUS
12) Watkins Glen: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
All-Star: CELSIUS
13) Charlotte: Black’s Tire Service
14) Nashville: Spire Academy
15) Michigan: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
16) Pocono:
17) Naval Base Coronado: CELSIUS
18) Sonoma:
19) Chicagoland: CELSIUS
20) EchoPark (Atlanta):
21) North Wilkesboro:
22) Indianapolis:
23) Iowa:
24) Richmond:
25) New Hampshire: Campers Inn RV
26) Daytona:
27) Darlington:
28) WWTR:
29) Bristol:
30) Kansas:
31) Las Vegas: CELSIUS
32) Charlotte:
33) Phoenix:
34) Talladega:
35) Martinsville:
36) Homestead: CELSIUS

#16 Team News

Charlotte post-race inspection complete

Charlotte post-race inspection complete

October 8, 2023
Inspection is complete following the Bank of America Roval 400 NASCAR Cup Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. There were no issues for #16-A.J. Allmendinger.  He is officially the winner. No cars will be taken to the NASCAR R&D Center.

AJ Allmendinger grabs emotional win in Charlotte Road Course elimination race

AJ Allmendinger grabs emotional win in Charlotte Road Course elimination race

October 8, 2023
Road course aficionado AJ Allmendinger stole some thunder from the NASCAR Cup Series Playoff drivers with a convincing victory in Sunday’s Bank of America Roval 400 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course

Daniel Hemric returns to NASCAR Cup Series to drive No. 31 for Kaulig Racing

Daniel Hemric returns to NASCAR Cup Series to drive No. 31 for Kaulig Racing

September 15, 2023
Kaulig Racing announced today that Daniel Hemric is set to return to the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) to pilot the team’s No. 31 Camaro ZL1

Congratulations to A.J. and Tara Allmendinger

Congratulations to A.J. and Tara Allmendinger

September 7, 2023
A.J.& Tara Allmendinger welcomed their first child, Areo James Allmendinger,  on Thursday.   https://twitter.com/AJDinger/status/1699860921831542816

Barger Precast sponsoring AJ Allmendinger, Chandler Smith at Bristol

Barger Precast sponsoring AJ Allmendinger, Chandler Smith at Bristol

September 7, 2023
Barger Precast has partnered with Kaulig Racing to sponsor AJ Allmendinger in next weekend's Bristol Night Race, as well as Chandler Smith in the Xfinity Series race on Sept. 15

Could Ty Dillon or Daniel Hemric replace A.J. Allmendinger at Kaulig Racing? UPDATE

Could Ty Dillon or Daniel Hemric replace A.J. Allmendinger at Kaulig Racing? UPDATE

September 2, 2023
UPDATE: Talking on SiriusXM NASCAR Friday, A.J. Allmendinger says Kaulig is trying to strengthened the organization and he will still be with the team next year

AJ Allmendinger has mistake-free day in Watkins Glen

AJ Allmendinger has mistake-free day in Watkins Glen

August 20, 2023
By Dustin Albino

A.J. Allmendinger’s team fails pre-race inspection twice at Michigan

A.J. Allmendinger’s team fails pre-race inspection twice at Michigan

August 5, 2023
Pre-race inspection is done in the NASCAR Cup Series garage, one car, #16-A.J. Allmendinger failed multiple attempts. The Car Chief of the #16, Cam Strader, has been ejected for remainder of this event and the team lost pit selection. --- NASCAR ----

Derek Kraus to practice and qualify for A.J. Allmendinger Saturday at Richmond

Derek Kraus to practice and qualify for A.J. Allmendinger Saturday at Richmond

July 26, 2023
Team owner Matt Kaulig was actually the one – not Allmendinger, he said – who raised the possibility of skipping [Cup] practice and qualifying at Richmond Raceway in Virginia on Saturday to have the driver race at Road America, just outside Elkhart Lake. Allmendinger

Bath Planet partners with AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing for Chicago Street Course

Bath Planet partners with AJ Allmendinger and Kaulig Racing for Chicago Street Course

June 19, 2023
Kaulig Racing announces partnership with Bath Planet and the family of BCI Acrylic brands for the Chicago Street Course with AJ Allmendinger

Gabriel Glas sponsoring A.J. Allmendinger in Cup, Xfinity races at Sonoma Raceway

Gabriel Glas sponsoring A.J. Allmendinger in Cup, Xfinity races at Sonoma Raceway

May 31, 2023
Kaulig Racing and Gabriel Glas form partnership as NASCAR heads west to Sonoma, California

Campers Inn RV named Official RV Partner of Kaulig Racing

Campers Inn RV named Official RV Partner of Kaulig Racing

May 3, 2023
Kaulig Racing has teamed up with Campers Inn RV as the team’s Official RV Partner in a multi-year agreement

Black’s Tire sponsoring A.J. Allmendinger at Darlington

Black’s Tire sponsoring A.J. Allmendinger at Darlington

April 12, 2023
Black’s Tire (BTS) will join Kaulig Racing as the primary partner on AJ Allmendinger’s No. 16 Camaro ZL1 for the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) Goodyear 400 at Darlington Raceway on May 14

Procter & Gamble laundry detergent brands Tide, Gain sponsoring Kaulig Racing at Bristol

Procter & Gamble laundry detergent brands Tide, Gain sponsoring Kaulig Racing at Bristol

April 4, 2023
Food City announced today that the supermarket retailer will partner with Kaulig Racing and Procter & Gamble laundry detergent brands, Gain and Tide, as the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) returns to dirt for the third-consecutive Food City Dirt Race at Bristol Motor Speedway

South Point Hotel and Casino sponsoring Daniel Hemric at Las Vegas

South Point Hotel and Casino sponsoring Daniel Hemric at Las Vegas

February 28, 2023
Kaulig Racing and South Point Hotel & Casino revitalize their partnership for both the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) and NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) races at Las Vegas Motor Speedway this season

Chase Briscoe discusses contact with A.J. Allmendinger during Clash practice

Chase Briscoe discusses contact with A.J. Allmendinger during Clash practice

February 4, 2023
#14-Chase Briscoe was involved in a practice incident with AJ Allmendinger and suffered damage to the right-front of his Mustang.  He spoke about what happened after practice

CELSIUS expands sponsorship with Kaulig Racing

CELSIUS expands sponsorship with Kaulig Racing

February 2, 2023
The official energy drink of Kaulig Racing, CELSIUS®, has signed on for a multi-race agreement for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) with the team’s two, full-time entries

Nutrien Ag Solutions continues partnership with Kaulig Racing, AJ Allmendinger

Nutrien Ag Solutions continues partnership with Kaulig Racing, AJ Allmendinger

January 31, 2023
Kaulig Racing announces the renewal of its partnership with Nutrien Ag Solutions, extending into a multi-race sponsorship for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) season. Nutrien Ag Solutions will serve as a primary partner on AJ Allmendinger's No. 16 Camaro ZL1 throughout

No crew chief changes at Kaulig Racing

No crew chief changes at Kaulig Racing

January 5, 2023
Kaulig Racing announced Thursday that Matt Swiderski will return as crew chief to #16-A.J. Allmendinger and Trent Owens will remain in the same capacity for #31-Justin Haley

AJ Allmendinger Snags Another Top 10 to Solidify Best Streak of His Career

AJ Allmendinger Snags Another Top 10 to Solidify Best Streak of His Career

October 23, 2022
By Dustin Albino

2025 sponsor schedule

(A.J. Allmendinger)
NASCAR Clash: Campers Inn RV
1) Daytona: Celsius
2) Atlanta: Action Industries
3) COTA: Celsius
4) Phoenix: Celsius
5) Las Vegas: Action Industries
6) Homestead-Miami: Action Industries
7) Martinsville: Black’s Tire Service
8) Darlington: Action Industries
9) Bristol: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
10) Talladega: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
11) Texas: LeafFilter Gutter Protection
12) Kansas: Action Industries
All-Star: Campers Inn RV
13) Charlotte: LeafFilter Gutter Protection
14) Nashville: LeafFilter Gutter Protection
15) Michigan: Action Industries
16) Mexico City: LeafFilter Gutter Protection
17) Pocono: Celsius
18) Atlanta: LeafFilter Gutter Protection
19) Chicago: Celsius
20) Sonoma: Big Sipz
21) Dover: Campers Inn RV
22) Indianapolis: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
23) Iowa: Celsius
24) Watkins Glen: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
25) Richmond: Black’s Tire Service
26) Daytona: Celsius
27) Darlington: Black’s Tire Service
28) WWTR: Celsius
29) Bristol: Grizzly Nicotine Pouches
30) New Hampshire: Campers Inn RV
31) Kansas: Action Industries
32) Charlotte ROVAL: Celsius
33) Las Vegas: Celsius
34) Talladega: Black’s Tire Service
35) Martinsville: Black’s Tire Service
36) Phoenix: Celsius

2024 sponsor schedule

(Various Drivers)
Clash: Alloy – Josh Williams
1) Daytona: Celsius – A.J. Allmendinger
2) Atlanta: Alloy – Josh Williams
3) Las Vegas: Western States Flooring – Derek Kraus
4) Phoenix: Western States Flooring – Derek Kraus
5) Bristol: Mountain Dew / Doritos – A.J. Allmendinger
6) COTA: WeatherTech – Shane van Gisbergen
7) Richmond: Chevy Accessories – Ty Dillon
8) Martinsville: Alloy – Josh Williams
9) Texas: Sea Best Seafood – Ty Dillon
10) Talladega: Wendy’s – Shane van Gisbergen
11) Dover: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
12) Kansas: projectwyoming.com – Derek Kraus
13) Darlington: projectwyoming.com- Derek Kraus
All-Star: LeafFilter / Campers Inn RV – A.J. Allmendinger
14) Charlotte: WeatherTech – Shane van Gisbergen
15) WWTR: Kafka Conveyors – Derek Kraus
16) Sonoma: Cirkul – A.J. Allmendinger
17) Iowa: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
18) New Hampshire: Car Bravo – Ty Dillon
19) Nashville: Celsius – A.J. Allmendinger
20) Chicago: Wendy’s Saucy Nuggs – Shane van Gisbergen
21) Pocono: Cirkul – A.J. Allmendinger
22) Indianapolis: Campers Inn RV – A.J. Allmendinger
23) Richmond: Chevy Accessories – Ty Dillon
24) Michigan: LeafFilter Gutter Protection – A.J. Allmendinger
25) Daytona: Safety Culture – Shane van Gisbergen
26) Darlington: Acceptance Insurance – Shane van Gisbergen
27) Atlanta: Acceptance Insurance – Shane van Gisbergen
28) Watkins Glen: WeatherTech – Shane van Gisbergen
29) Bristol: Barger Precast – A.J. Allmendinger
30) Kansas: FitRx – Ty Dillon
31) Talladega: WeatherTech – Shane van Gisbergen
32) Charlotte: Celsius – A.J. Allmendinger
33) Las Vegas: Wendy’s Spicy Chicken – Shane van Gisbergen
34) Homestead: Worldwide Express – A.J. Allmendinger
35) Martinsville: Acceptance Insurance – Shane van Gisbergen
36) Phoenix: Western Stats Flooring – Derek Kraus

2023 sponsor schedule

(A.J. Allmendinger)
Clash: Action Industries
Daytona: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Auto Club: Farmsmart
Las Vegas: Action Industries
Phoenix: Action Industries
Atlanta: Action Industries
COTA: Farmsmart
Richmond: Action Industries
Bristol: Gain
Martinsville: Action Industries
Talladega: Farmsmart
Dover: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Kansas: Action Industries
Darlington: Black’s Tire
All-Star: Campers Inn RV
Charlotte: Action Industries
Gateway: Farmsmart
Sonoma: Gabriel Glas
Nashville: Celsius
Chicago: Bath Planet
Atlanta: Farmsmart
New Hampshire: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Pocono: Action Industries
Richmond: Action Industries
Michigan: Farmsmart
Indianapolis: Dyna-Gro Seeds
Watkins Glen: Celsius
Daytona: Action Industries
Darlington: Action Industries
Kansas: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Bristol: Barger Precast
Texas: Action Industries
Talladega: Action Industries
Charlotte: Celsius
Las Vegas: Nutrien Ag Solutions
Homestead: Campers Inn RV
Martinsville: Action Industries
Phoenix: Action Industries

2022 sponsor schedule

(Various Drivers)
Clash: ChevyLiners.com – A.J. Allmendinger
1) Daytona: Heritage Pool Supply – Daniel Hemric
2) Auto Club: Poppy Bank – Daniel Hemric
3) Las Vegas: South Point -Daniel Hemric
4) Phoenix: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
5) Atlanta: ChevyLiners.com – Noah Gragson
6) COTA: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
7) Richmond: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
8) Martinsville: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
9) Bristol: Chevy Truck Month – Noah Gragson
10) Talladega: Majestic Steel – Daniel Hemric
11) Dover: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
12) Darlington: AG1 by Athletic Greens – Daniel Hemric
13) Kansas: Chevrolet – Noah Gragson
All-Star: Andy’s Frozen Custard – A.J. Allmendinger
14) Charlotte: Charlotte Knights – Noah Gragson
15) Gateway: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – A.J. Allmendinger
16) Sonoma: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – A.J. Allmendinger
17) Nashville: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – A.J. Allmendinger
18) Road America: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – A.J. Allmendinger
19) Atlanta: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – Noah Gragson
20) New Hampshire: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – A.J. Allmendinger
21) Pocono: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – Noah Gragson
22) Indianapolis: SciPlay / Gold Fish Casino Slots – A.J. Allmendinger
23) Michigan: Chevy Accessories – Noah Gragson
24) Richmond: Chevy Accessories – Noah Gragson
25) Watkins Glen: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
26) Daytona: Cirkul – Daniel Hemric
27) Darlington: AG1 by Athletic Greens – Daniel Hemric
28) Kansas: CURE Token – Noah Gragson
29) Bristol: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
30) Texas: Ed Morse Automotive Group – Noah Gragson
31) Talladega: Celsius – Daniel Hemric
32) Charlotte: Action Industries – A.J. Allmendinger
33) Las Vegas: Celsius – Noah Gragson
34) Homestead: Ed Morse Automotive Group – A.J. Allmendinger
35) Martinsville: Pardon My Cheesesteak – A.J. Allmendinger
36) Phoenix: Celsius – A.J. Allmendinger

2021 sponsor schedule

(Various Drivers)
1) Daytona: Hyperice (Kaz Grala)
2) Daytona: Hyperice (AJ Allmendinger)
10) Talladega: Hyperice (Kaz Grala)
14) COTA: Hyperice (Kaz Grala)
20) Road America: Hyperice (AJ Allmendinger)
24) Indianapolis: Hyperice (AJ Allmendinger)
26) Daytona: Goettl Air Conditioning (Kaz Grala)
31) Talladega: LeafFilter Gutter Protection (Justin Haley)
32) Charlotte: SciPlay / Jackpot Party Casino (AJ Allmendinger)

2020 sponsor schedule

1) Daytona: Fraternal Order of Eagles / Justin Haley