Kaulig Racing parts ways with Josh Williams ahead of Xfinity Series race at Iowa

Kaulig Racing announced Wednesday they have parted ways with Josh Williams, effective immediately. Williams’ release comes just three days ahead of the HyVee Perks 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway.

Williams, 31, is out at Kaulig after less than two seasons with the team. Kaulig will have multiple drivers pilot the No. 11 Chevrolet over the remaining 12 races this season.

“Kaulig Racing announced that it has parted ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, Josh Williams, effective today,” Kaulig said in a statement. “Kaulig Racing will field the No. 11 Chevrolet with multiple drivers over the remaining 12 NASCAR Xfinity Series races. More announcements regarding the driver lineup will be forthcoming.”

Josh Williams reacts to sudden departure from Kaulig Racing

Williams, who previously drove full-time for DGM Racing in Xfinity, joined Kaulig ahead of the 2024 season. He finished 18th in the standings last season. Before his sudden release, Williams sat 19th in this season’s points standings, compiling two top 10s. He finished 22nd in this past Saturday’s race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway in what ended up being his final start for Kaulig.

Williams issued a statement on his release from Kaulig: “As most of you have seen, Kaulig Racing has made the decision to release me for the remainder of the season. This has been a difficult day for my family, friends, long-time partners and fans, whom I can’t thank enough for standing by my side through all of this. We will be back soon and looking forward to a much brighter chapter in my racing career. I wish nothing but the best for my guys on the 11 team.”

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— Josh Williams (@Josh6williams) July 30, 2025

Williams is still looking for his first career win in Xfinity competition. He’ll move on and look for a new opportunity in 2026 with his Kaulig tenure behind him.