“This building changed my life”: NASCAR team president Chris Rice gets real with emotional tribute to his longtime gym in heartfelt message

Chris Rice, the president of Kaulig Racing, has shared a heart-touching tribute to his longtime gym, where he had transformed his body from being overweight to fit. He posted a video on Instagram with a heartfelt message, expressing deep gratitude for the gym named “CrossFit Simplicity,” which significantly changed his life.

On Thursday (February 27), Chris Rice, in an Instagram video revealed today, will be his last workout in the building of his longtime gym “CrossFit Simplicity” and reflected on how this gym has changed his life. He also mentioned that the gym is relocating, but its influence remains significant.

Paying emotional tribute to his longtime gym and reflecting on the role it has played in his journey, Rice said:

“Last workout in this building, I'll tell you, this building changed my life. Changed my life. It made me work harder, figure out how to be better mentally. You know, it wasn't just about the workout. It changed my life for the better, to be able to make me healthier and push people to be healthier. The place is not done. It's just moving. This is the last time in this building, and it was a tough one. That's what it's about. If it was easy, everybody would do it. Make sure you feel like you're doing what you need to do for you. That's all that matters. Smile. It's good for you.”

Last month, Chris Rice shared incredible transformation pictures on his Instagram. Rice, who was a bit bulky, lost a lot of weight, and his transformation journey is truly inspiring for many.

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Was Chris Rice a NASCAR driver?

Chris Rice wasn't a NASCAR driver but was known for his lifelong passion for NASCAR, energetic personality and leadership style. His accomplishments in the sport are well known.

Rice is working as a president of Kaulig Racing. He became a well-known name in the NASCAR industry after working with Hermie Sadler in 1993 and his brother Elliott in 1995. When Matt Kaulig started Kaulig Racing in 2016, Rice was named general manager and was later promoted to team president in 2018.

Since becoming the president, he has helped the organization to win multiple races, including their first NASCAR Cup Series win at the Indianapolis road course in 2021 with AJ Allmendinger.

The Kaulig team fields two full-time Cup Series entries: the #10 for Ty Dillon and the #16 for A. J. Allmendinger. Three full-time cars are in the Xfinity Series: #10 for Daniel Dye, #11 for Josh Williams and #16 for Christian Eckes.