The US-Iran confrontation has taken a big toll around the world, and NASCAR wasn't left behind, as the global fuel cost has started to hit the teams. Kaulig Racing's owner admitted that this conflict has led to huge financial complications for them.

Chris Rice, the owner of Kaulig, stated the impact has been felt since they joined hands with RAM Trucks to start off the NASCAR Truck Series. This operated on a higher budget than standard because of the lack of established notebooks or inventory.

"So this is all costing us a bit more than anticipated,” Rice said on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio’s The Morning Drive. “We’ve never run a Truck Series budget. Ty Norris (Chief Operating Officer) tells me all the time that he’s never seen someone like me keeping track every spoon and fork we buy."

Donald Trump, the President of the United States, stated that the matter should be resolved soon. However, if it continues to intensify, the budgeting will have to intensify according to Rice.

"The fuel prices have really put a huge hit into our budget. It is what it is. We have to budget for everything, and we’ve already torn up more fenders this year than we expected to, too. But the fuel prices are rough right now," Rice further added.

While the teams, including Kaulig Racing, are currently going through a tough period financially, the break in the Cup Series is great news for them. The proximity between the recently concluded races also helped teams.

While there are already off the track issues like fuel affecting the team, there was another controversy that Kaulig recently had to deal with that saw a young driver leave the team.

Controversial Kaulig Racing driver won't return

Recently, NASCAR driver Daniel Dye landed himself in hot water after he made insensitive and disparaging remarks against IndyCar driver David Malukas during a livestream. As a result, the governing body decided to suspend him indefinitely.

Going by NASCAR's decision, Kaulig Racing also parted ways with the controversial driver. However, after a couple of weeks, NASCAR reinstated his role, but Dye announced that he would not return to Kaulig Racing as he decided to step away from the sport temporarily.

"I’m incredibly thankful for my time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and for the chance to compete with Kaulig Racing alongside some of the most passionate fans in motorsports. At this time, I am stepping away from that role," said Dye in a statement.

There are no reports suggesting a date for his return. But whenever it is, Dye will need to work on himself when he returns to the track, if he wants to have a successful career in NASCAR.

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Sabyasachi Biswas