Legacy Motor Club has announced that Justin Alexander will serve as the new crew chief for Erik Jones’s No. 43 team in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2026. This decision introduces Alexander into a leading role for the racing organization, aiming to strengthen the team’s performance as they continue to evolve.
Alexander Succeeds Ben Beshore in Leadership Role
With Alexander stepping in as crew chief, he replaces Ben Beshore, who will transition to the position of director of race engineering at Legacy Motor Club. This leadership change reflects the organization’s broader strategy to bolster both its on-track and engineering operations.
Legacy Ownership and Leadership Praise New Addition
We’re continuing to evolve and refine every part of our race program, and Justin is a tremendous addition to our crew chief lineup,
Legacy owner Jimmie Johnson said in a statement, noting Alexander’s valuable experience and communication skills.
Johnson also highlighted the alignment between Alexander’s leadership approach and the direction in which Legacy Motor Club is heading. The team owner’s optimism points to the anticipated positive impact on Erik Jones’s results.
Refocusing Roles to Enhance Team Growth
We appreciate Ben’s hard work and look forward to his continued contributions as he transitions into his new role.
Johnson added, recognizing the valuable work undertaken by Beshore as he moves to engineering leadership.
Justin is a proven race winner, and we believe there’s the potential for a strong chemistry with Erik,
said Legacy Motor Club CEO Cal Wells III, expressing confidence in the new crew chief’s potential to build a successful partnership with Jones.
Wells emphasized the planned impact of Beshore’s new focus on the performance engineering group, stating,
We’ll also have Ben raising all ships with the performance engineering group. With all these changes, we’re hoping to continue the growth we saw in 2025.
Recent Performance Sets the Stage for Change
During the 2025 NASCAR Cup Series season, Erik Jones achieved four top-five finishes, five top 10s, and ended 24th in the points standings. These results underscored areas of growth while signaling the team’s readiness for further progress, making the appointment of a new crew chief a logical next move.
Anticipating Results Under New Leadership
With a refreshed leadership structure, Legacy Motor Club aims to build on the gains made in 2025, hoping to harness Alexander’s race-winning background and Beshore’s engineering expertise for greater consistency and top performances. The organization’s proactive approach signals its determination to compete strongly in the coming NASCAR season, setting high expectations for Erik Jones and his new crew chief on the track.
