Chris Rice throws cold water on Brad Keselowski, Dodge, Kaulig Racing rumor

Rice did reveal, however, that he had a 45-minute meeting with Keselowski in his motorhome about something Keselowski "is on a committee for."

Chris Rice gives updates on Brad Keselowski, Dodge, Ty Dillon

"I didn't think nothing about it," Rice said. "I walk out of there, I wave at some reporters...then the news comes out. He didn't say a word to me. 

"So, no. I have not had any conversation with Brad Keselowski about driving a Dodge, even if Dodge comes back, right? Like, obviously we're super late. You're not hearing me talk about [Dodge] much no more. That should tell you what's happening."

When pressed about Kaulig's plans in regard to Dodge potentially re-entering the Cup Series in 2027, Rice didn't have much to say. Nor did he have an update on Ty Dillon, who currently drives for Kaulig in the Cup Series but does not have a contract for next season. With AJ Allmendinger currently being locked down by the organization long-term, Dillon is the lone domino left to fall in regard to the team's 2027 Cup lineup. 

"Ty Dillon is here in 2026, and that's what we're focused on," Rice said.