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“He’s Deflecting”- Veteran Broadcaster Defends Kaulig Racing CEO Amid ‘Dodge’ Transparency Backlash

Chris Rice is getting questions about Dodge again. But this time, the debate is not just about whether the manufacturer will return to NASCAR. It is about why the Kaulig Racing CEO has so little to say when reports suggest…

By Dipti Sood · Essentially Sports

Published: Saturday, 17 October 2026 at 6:04 AM

Key Things to Know

Larry McReynolds defended Chris Rice's guarded responses, suggesting Dodge wants to manage its own announcement rollout.
Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice faced fan criticism for deflecting questions about Dodge's NASCAR return.
Reporting by Jordan Bianchi indicated Dodge is close to finalizing a Cup Series return for 2027.

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Veteran broadcaster Larry McReynolds defended Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice amid backlash over his guarded answers regarding Dodge's rumored return to NASCAR. Speaking with Danielle Trotta, McReynolds explained that Rice is likely deflecting questions because Dodge wants to control its own major announcement rollout.

The debate follows reporting by Jordan Bianchi indicating Dodge is finalizing a 2027 NASCAR Cup Series comeback. McReynolds noted Kaulig Racing is well positioned for the switch due to standardized Next Gen components and its existing relationship with Stellantis via its Ram truck program, though engine supplier agreements remain unfinalized.

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“He’s Deflecting”- Veteran Broadcaster Defends Kaulig Racing CEO Amid ‘Dodge’ Transparency Backlash

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