The city of Chicago has lured another Supercars champion and Red Bull Ampol Racing driver to its streets.
American NASCAR team Kaulig Racing announced today it will enter Red Bull Ampol Racing driver and reigning Supercars champion Will Brown in the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race in Chicago. The Chicago Street Race on July 7, Australian time, is one of the most anticipated races of the year.
This will be the third year that NASCAR have gone racing on the famed streets of Chicago. The inaugural event was won by three-time Supercars champion, Shane van Gisbergen, when he shocked the motorsports world by taking the checkered flag in just his first NASCAR start.
Brown will join teammates AJ Allmendinger and Ty Dillon in the No. 13 backed by some of Will’s long time partners in Shaw and Partners Financial Services, QuadLock, KMC Wheels, Direct Plasterboard Outlet (DPO), Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Southern Cross Truck Rentals (SCTR), Wurth, and Xpress Fleet (XF).
Brown made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway in 2024, driving a third entry for Richard Childress Racing (RCR). With a strong Chevy, Brown was third after the first practice, but an electrical issue hindered his qualifying effort. He started the race from 24th, but a similar electrical issue during the race caused the team to fall off the lead lap and unable to make up the ground, Brown finished the race in 31st.
Will Brown, Red Bull Ampol Racing Driver:
“After watching SVG (Shane van Gisbergen) win the 2023 Chicago NASCAR race and getting to drive myself at Sonoma last year, I’ve been really keen to have a go at the Grant Park 165 (Chicago).”
“The Supercars calendar aligned this year to give me time to get over to Charlotte early to prepare and give the race a crack! I have watched Kaulig Racing closely this season and I’m really excited to get behind the wheel of the MobileX and Shaw and Partners No. 13!”
Matt Kaulig, Owner, Kaulig Racing:
“This is an amazing opportunity for Kaulig Racing to compete for a win in one of the most prestigious events on the calendar.”
“We are so excited to have Will (Brown) race with us and compete for the trophy. The team is ready, and we know he has the talent.”
