Will Brown Entering Chicago Street Race with Kaulig Racing

Kaulig Racing announced Tuesday that reigning Repco Supercars Championship title-holder Will Brown will compete with the team at the Chicago Street Race on July 6.

Brown, 26, will drive Kaulig's No. 13 Chevrolet in the race, joining teammates A.J. Allmendinger and Ty Dillon. He earned five wins and 19 podium finishes during his Repco Supercars Championship season in 2024. It was the first time in 40 years that a driver earned a podium finish in every round of the championship.

Brown's No. 13 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet will feature support from MobileX, a long-time partner of his, as well as Shaw and Patners Financial Services. Additional partners include QuadLock, KMC Wheels, Direct Plasterboard Outlet (DPO), Complete Parts & Equipment Solutions, Southern Cross Truck Rentals (SCTR), Wurth, Supercars Championship Repco, Xpress Fleet (XF) and Leaf Filter Gutter Protection.

Fellow Supercars champion Shane Van Gisbergen won the inaugural running of the Grant Park 165 in 2023, which has drawn plenty of international attention to NASCAR and inspired drivers such as Brown to take on the challenge.

“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,” said Brown. “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 Financial Services No. 13.”

“This is an amazing opportunity for Kaulig Racing to compete for a win in one of the most prestigious events on the calendar,” said owner Matt Kaulig. “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.”

Brown made his NASCAR Cup Series debut at Sonoma Raceway in 2024, driving a third entry for Richard Childress Racing (RCR). Brown was third-fastest in 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 31st.

The Grant Park 165 at the Chicago Street Course kicks off at 3:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, July 6. The race will be broadcast on TNT, the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

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