Rising diesel prices — the U.S. national average was $5.490 on April 1 — have strained Kaulig Racing's Truck Series budget, Kaulig Racing president Chris Rice said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive.
Chris Rice said the team spent significant money in January running parts and now uses a "traveling group text" to plan trips, monitor diesel costs and delay pickups or refueling when possible to save money.
Rice linked the recent fuel spike to the military conflict in Iran and noted prices eased to just over $5 on April 2 after a national presidential address, but said the prior month still hit race teams hard.
Kaulig Racing entered the Truck Series this season as a RAM factory team with higher startup costs, and Rice said elevated fuel spending plus unexpected repair costs have put a "huge hit" on the team's budget.
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