2022 NASCAR drivers and crew chiefs: Ranking the new pairings
Bob Pockrass assesses the field of driver-crew chief combos debuting in 2022, ranking them in order of expected success.FEBRUARY 14, 2022
JUSTIN HALEY #7 - CHEVROLET - KAULIG RACING
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Kaulig leads invigorating new team to NASCAR's top level
Matt Kaulig used the success of his LeafFilter company to branch into sports team ownership, a fitting natural progression for the former Akron quarterbackFEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NASCAR Q&A: Well, they pulled off the Clash in L.A., what's the next big move? Soon, NASCAR and the L.A. Coliseum management will decide on whether to exercise a two-year option on the Busch Light Clash. Should they?
FEBRUARY 8, 2022 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM
Wall contact causes significant damage to Justin Haley's No. 31 ' NASCAR Justin Haley's No. 31 car receives significant damage to his left front after contact with the inside wall came while battling Kyle Larson.
FEBRUARY 7, 2022 • NASCAR.COM
Wins Heat Race 3 Haley won Heat Race 3 in the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Sunday afternoon.
Impact True to form, this 25-lap heat race saw another wire-to-wire victor. Haley started on the pole and led all the way to the checkers. He held William Byron at bay to capture the heat race win. Haley advances into the main event along with Byron, Christopher Bell and Chase Elliott.
FEBRUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Third Qualifier in Clash Haley was the third-fastest qualifier for the Busch Light Clash at the Coliseum Saturday evening. He turned a fast lap of 64.790 mph.
Impact Haley was one of the drivers to make his run early. The driver of the No. 31 Chevrolet put up a fantastic lap when the track was quite slick and lacked grip. Haley's lap would stand up quite a while before Tyler Reddick would knock him off P1. The young driver will roll of first in Sunday's third heat race at the L.A. Coliseum.
FEBRUARY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Matt Kaulig ready to go full-time Cup racing in 2022
Matt Kaulig's team will race full-time in Cup in 2022. Bob Pockrass charts his unconventional journey as a NASCAR team owner.JANUARY 31, 2022
New Crew Chief Kaulig Racing has named veteran crew chief, Trent Owens, for the team's first, full-time season in the NASCAR Cup Series with driver Haley.
Impact Kaulig has tabbed veteran Owens to head up Haley and the No. 31 Chevrolet team. He has 287 Cup Series starts to his credit with one win and 31 Top-10 finishes. Owens and Haley will make a great team to get this new team up and rolling in 2022.
JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Named to No. 31 Chevrolet Prior to Wednesday's Next Gen test at Charlotte Motor Speedway, Kaulig Racing introduced the No. 31 Chevrolet to its lineup, which Haley will pilot for the duration of the 2022 Cup...
Impact Kaulig will have a two-car Cup Series effort in 2022. The team's No. 16 entry will be a multi-driver lineup, but the No. 31 will be Haley's ride full-time. The young driver spent all last season becoming familiar with NASCAR's top division. Haley will drive this second entry of Kaulig Racing in pursuit of the championship.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Hemric snatches Xfinity Series title as Gibbs wins a title
Daniel Hemric made the first win of his career one of the biggest NASCAR upsets — a championship-winning overtime stunner against the reigning champNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: NASCAR's championship weekend in Arizona
NASCAR will settle its championships this weekend in PhoenixNOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gragson backs promise to win way into Xfinity championship
Noah Gragson vowed to win at Martinsville Speedway to earn a spot in the Xfinity Series championship and backed it up Saturday nightOCTOBER 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Haley with brake issues at Martinsville Speedway ' NASCAR Justin Haley deals with brake issues following Stage 2 at Martinsville Speedway in Saturday night's NASCAR Xfinity Series race.
OCTOBER 30, 2021 • NASCAR.COM
AUTO RACING: NASCAR finale field to be set at Martinsville
NASCAR heads to Martinsville this weekend and will finalize the four drivers who will race for the Cup Series titleOCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Column: NASCAR plays a glum, frustrated second fiddle to F1
NASCAR has long been the king of U.S. motorsportsOCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gibbs victory at Kansas leaves Xfinity title wide open
Ty Gibbs won for the fourth time this season in the Xfinity Series, with his victory at Kansas Speedway leaving the championship race wide openOCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nemechek's Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open
All four spots in the championship round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series are still up for grabs after non-playoff qualifier John Hunter Nemechek overcame a late penalty Saturday to wi...OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: Larson's lead grows as Cup Series goes to Texas
Kyle Larson heads to this weekend's race in Fort Worth, Texas, after expanding his lead in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffsOCTOBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AJ Allmendinger remains perfect on The Roval with 3rd win
AJ Allmendinger charged into the second round of the Xfinity Series playoffs with an overtime victory Saturday in the elimination race on The Roval at Charlotte Motor SpeedwayOCTOBER 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: NASCAR heads to Talladega with Hamlin rolling
Denny Hamlin is on a roll in NASCAR's Cup Series playoffsSEPTEMBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: Gibbs drivers surge as NASCAR goes to Bristol
Kyle Larson has company at the topSEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gragson hold off Haley for emotional Xfinity win at Richmond
Noah Gragson held onto the lead after a restart with seven laps to go and held off Justin Haley on Saturday to win his second consecutive NASCAR Xfinity Series raceSEPTEMBER 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gragson holds off Burton in OT to win Xfinity at Darlington
Noah Gragson held off Harrison Burton in a two-lap overtime shootout at at Darlington Raceway on Saturday for his first NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the seasonSEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoffs open at Darlington
The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs open this weekend at Darlington, South CarolinaSEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Haley wins Xfinity race, edging teammates at Daytona Justin Haley used a last-lap push from Daniel Hamric to edge Kaulig Racing teammate AJ Allmendinger and win the rain-delayed Xfinity Series...
AUGUST 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
