The tension around Kaulig Racing’s No. 10 team has ramped up sharply in the wake of the chaotic Las Vegas incident with William Byron. What began as a contentious pit-entry collision has now spiraled into internal fallout.
Joe White, who had been spotting for Ty Dillon, revealed via social media: “Got to Talladega. Parked the bus, got fired. In an uber to the airport to go home for the weekend.” He added, “Also, to be clear, it was already determined that I would not be spotting for Ty next year, but that I would still be with Kaulig in some fashion. But not now.”
That implies a severing of ties much sooner than expected and shows just how volatile the situation has become. White’s dismissal comes days after the infamous Las Vegas wreck, a crash that ended Byron’s day and sent shock waves through the playoff picture.
Got to Talladega. Parked the bus, got fired. In an uber to the airport to go home for the weekend.
— Joe White (@White_Joe47) October 15, 2025
According to NASCAR and Motorsports coverage, Dillon’s spotter (White) had motioned to Byron’s spotter that he would be coming to pit road, but Byron said he never saw a signal. The ambiguity in their communications, “I don’t know if it’s a lack of information getting relayed,” Dillon admitted, created a perfect storm.
It’s worth noting that Kaulig’s CEO, Chris Rice, had publicly defended Dillon after the wreck, stating he would not “take blame” and that incidents like this are part of racing. But now, with White gone and accusations flying, questions are swirling: Was White made the scapegoat? Did internal pressure demand swift action?
And what does this mean for the No. 10 team’s trajectory in the final stretch of the season, especially with Dillon’s spotter duties officially being handed off? It’s a messy fallout, but one thing is clear: Kaulig wants a reset before Talladega.