Legacy Motor Club has announced changes to its team lineup as they prepare for the 2026 NASCAR Cup season. Justin Alexander will take over as crew chief for Erik Jones and the No. 43 LMC Toyota Camry XSE, succeeding Ben Beshore. Alexander brings a wealth of experience from his time with Richard Childress Racing, where he secured five race victories with Austin Dillon, including notable wins at the 2017 Coca-Cola 600 and the 2018 Daytona 500.
Ben Beshore will transition to the role of Director of Race Engineering, while Scott Roggenbauer, currently Chief Financial Officer, will step up as Chief Operating Officer of LMC. LMC owner Jimmie Johnson expressed confidence in Alexander joining the team, highlighting his leadership, communication skills, and alignment with the team’s future goals. Jones finished 24th in the 2025 season standings, showing improvement from the previous year but has not won a race since the 2022 Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
Fan Take: This reshuffle within Legacy Motor Club signals a strategic push to elevate their competitiveness in NASCAR’s top tier. With proven leadership like Justin Alexander joining and fresh roles for key personnel, fans can expect a more dynamic and possibly breakthrough performance from Erik Jones and the team in upcoming seasons.
