Legacy Motor Membership has made some personnel modifications forward of the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. They’ve named Justin Alexander as the brand new crew chief for Erik Jones and the No. 43 LMC Toyota Camry XSE, changing Ben Beshore within the position.
Alexander has loads of expertise atop the pit field, successful 5 races with Austin Dillon at Richard Childress Racing, together with the 2017 Coca Cola 600 and the 2018 Daytona 500.
Beshore will transition to the position of Director of Race Engineering, whereas Chief Monetary Officer Scott Roggenbauer has been named the Chief Working Officer for LMC.
“We’re persevering with to evolve and refine each a part of our race program, and Justin is an incredible addition to our crew chief lineup,” mentioned Jimmie Johnson, LMC proprietor. “His expertise, communication model, and management align completely with the course we’re headed. We respect Ben’s exhausting work and sit up for his continued contributions as he transitions into his new position.” “Justin is a confirmed race winner, and we consider there’s the potential for a powerful chemistry with Erik (Jones),” mentioned Cal Wells III, Chief Govt Officer at LMC. “We’ll even have Ben elevating all ships with the efficiency engineering group. With all these modifications, we’re hoping to proceed the expansion we noticed in 2025.”
Jones ended the 2025 season twenty fourth in factors with 4 high fives and 5 high tens, which was an enchancment over the earlier yr the place he was twenty eighth with one high 5 and two high tens. Nonetheless, Jones has been winless since his 2022 victory within the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
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