​Ty Dillon and Kaulig Racing have not finalized a deal beyond the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series season, leaving both the driver and the team with a cloud of uncertainty about their futures in the series. Dillon is in his second full-time year piloting the No. 10 Chevrolet. After a 33rd-place finish in the points standings last season, he made a notable run to the final round of the In-Season Challenge, finishing as the runner-up despite entering the round with the lowest seed. Unfortunately, the 2026 campaign has been challenging for Dillon, as after 19 races he sits 32nd in the standings with an average finish of 25.4.
On Thursday, an X account known as “Rammin is Racing,” which tracks Kaulig Racing, summarized a SiriusXM NASCAR Radio interview with Kaulig Racing CEO Chris Rice. The post indicated that Rice has not discussed Dillon’s future beyond 2026 with Kaulig, emphasizing instead their focus on improving the No. 10 team’s performance for the remainder of the current season. The account quoted Rice as saying they have not broached 2027 at all and are concentrating on getting better this year. A subsequent note from “Rammin is Racing” suggested there could be a cutoff date of August 1 for an official announcement regarding the No. 10 car’s plans.
Additionally, the source suggested that Kaulig Racing is likely moving to Dodge in 2027, citing a person familiar with the matter. With Dodge’s return to the Cup Series on the table and Kaulig’s existing Dodge RAMs in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, connections within the Truck program make it plausible that Kaulig would field Dodges in the Cup Series next year. If Kaulig does transition to Dodge in 2027, it appears increasingly probable that Dillon would not continue with the team.
The rumor mill has also tied Dillon to Dodge, in line with Kaulig’s potential manufacturer shift, and has led observers to believe the team will pivot to a new driver once the manufacturer change becomes official. The narrative is that if the team finalizes its move to Dodge, Ty Dillon would no longer be a candidate for the No. 10 seat as Kaulig moves forward with a different lineup to align with the new era.
Kaulig Racing currently campaigns Dodge RAMs in the Truck Series, marking the first time RAM has appeared on track in NASCAR since 2012. Given Kaulig’s existing Truck Series connections, it would be a logical step for the team to align its Cup Series program with Dodge in 2027. It’s important to note that nothing has been finalized publicly, and discussions about 2027 are still pending as the team concentrates on finishing the 2026 season strongly.
Dillon’s Cup Series journey has seen him switch teams several times. He began his full-time Cup career in 2017 with Germain Racing, driving the No. 13 Chevrolet for four seasons before moving to Gaunt Brothers Racing in 2021. After a year with Gaunt, he raced full-time for Petty GMS Motorsports in 2022, then moved to Spire Motorsports in 2023 to pilot the No. 77. In 2024, Dillon competed for three different teams part-time before landing a full-time role with Kaulig Racing in 2025. Throughout his Cup tenure, Dillon has yet to win a Cup Series race in his 297 starts, a statistic that has colored much of the discussion around his future with Kaulig and his prospects in the series.
As the 2026 season unfolds, all eyes will be on how Kaulig Racing manages the No. 10 program and whether an August 1 decision on Dillon’s future becomes a reality. Fans and analysts will be watching to see if the team confirms a long-term alignment with Dodge for 2027 and who will pilot the No. 10 car if Dillon does not return. Until an official announcement is made, the exact path of Ty Dillon’s NASCAR Cup Series career remains uncertain, with the potential for a new manufacturer partnership and a refreshed driving lineup shaping the next chapter of his racing journey.