NASCAR team announce shock driver exit with immediate effect

A NASCAR team has confirmed the shock exit of a full-time driver ahead of this weekend's action at Iowa Speedway.

Just days after last weekend's race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Kaulig Racing have revealed that Josh Williams will no longer be driving the No. 11 Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series, departing with immediate effect.

"Kaulig Racing announced that it has parted ways with NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Josh Williams, effective today," an official team statement read.

"Kaulig Racing will field the No. 11 Chevrolet with multiple drivers over the remaining 12 NASCAR Xfinity Series races."

Williams has been with Kaulig Racing full-time since the beginning of the 2024 campaign, competing in 54 races in the No. 11, but now leaves with 12 races remaining in the season.

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Williams issues emotional statement

After the news was announced, Williams himself took to social media with a statement of his own, opening up on what a difficult time he and his family were currently going through.

“As most of you have seen, Kaulig Racing has made the decision to release me for the remainder of the season," Williams explained.

“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.”

Kaulig Racing have since confirmed that Carson Hocevar will be the driver to pilot the No. 11 at Iowa this weekend.

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