Cleveland, August 14, 2025
News Summary
Cleveland recently celebrated Matt Kaulig for his community impact, highlighted by his inclusion in the Cleveland 500 list. Kaulig Racing’s AJ Allmendinger also makes his 100th start this weekend, with charity initiatives supporting local families through golf tournaments. Fans can engage with drivers during Q&A sessions leading up to the race. This combination of community and racing milestones showcases the strong ties between sports and local support in Cleveland.
Cleveland Celebrates Outstanding Contributions and Racing Milestones
The bustling city of Cleveland has been buzzing with excitement recently, as Matt Kaulig, the Executive Chairman and Founder of Kaulig Companies, has found himself in the spotlight for his extraordinary contributions to the community. On August 11, 2025, he was honored in the prestigious Cleveland 500 list published by Cleveland Magazine. This list shines a light on 500 of the most influential figures in Northeast Ohio, celebrating their leadership and community impact.
As if this recognition wasn’t enough, just two days later, Kaulig was seen engaging with local youth at the PitCChin Foundation Baseball Procamp. This year marked the third consecutive time he participated alongside former MLB pitcher CC Sabathia. The event, held at Luke Easter Park, welcomed a whopping 200 enthusiastic kids eager to soak in some baseball knowledge through drills and scrimmages.
Kaulig Racing Reaches New Heights
This weekend, Kaulig Racing is also buzzing with excitement as AJ Allmendinger gears up to make his 100th start with the team in the NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond Raceway. This marks a significant milestone as he becomes the first driver in the history of Kaulig Racing to reach this coveted point. Allmendinger has seen an impressive average finish of 18.78 during his time with Kaulig, a noted improvement from his prior average of 21.12 over 371 NASCAR Cup Series starts.
But that’s not all folks! The No. 16 Black’s Tire Chevrolet, in honor of the upcoming charity initiatives, will feature the logo of the Boys and Girls Homes of North Carolina. This sponsorship highlights the charity golf tournament taking place on September 18, 2025, at Myrtle Beach National Golf Course. The tournament is part of Black’s Tire Services’ continued commitment to support families in need through their collaboration with Kaulig Racing.
Additionally, the No. 10 Chevrolet Camaro will flaunt Sea Best as its primary partner, celebrating an impressive 70 years in the seafood industry. The ongoing support provided by this charity initiative aims to uplift children who face hardships, with donations being accepted at their dedicated website.
Fan Engagement and Driver Insights
Looking ahead to the race weekend, Ty Dillon is set to engage fans with an exciting Q&A session at the NASCAR Experience Stage on Saturday, August 16, at 3:45 p.m. ET. Afterwards, fans will have the chance to snag some autographs at the Chevrolet Merchandise Hauler starting at 4:15 p.m. ET. Dillon comes with the experience of having made 25 career starts at Richmond Raceway and boasts a best finish of second in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
On the flip side, Allmendinger has punched his ticket for 26 starts at Richmond, racking up three top-10 finishes along the way. Both drivers understand the challenge that Richmond presents, particularly with its notorious tire wear and tricky track conditions. The focus is clear – qualifying strong and maintaining consistent performance is critical as they prep for what promises to be a thrilling race.
As the racing action unfolds this weekend, both Kaulig Racing drivers are eager to tackle the distinct challenges of the Richmond racetrack head-on, all while keeping their eyes on the prize and the support of their dedicated fans and community!
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Additional Resources
- Cleveland Magazine: Cleveland 500
- Crain’s Cleveland: NASCAR Cup Series & Kaulig Racing
- Fox News: Guardians Minority Owner Matt Kaulig
- Wikipedia: NASCAR
- Fox 8: Northeast Ohio’s NASCAR Racing Team
- Google Search: Kaulig Racing
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