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Rodney Childers Joins JR Motorsports as Crew Chief

9/27/2025

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Rodney Childers will join JR Motorsports as crew chief for the No. 1 Chevrolet in 2026, working with Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch.
Childers, a veteran crew chief, previously led Kevin Harvick to a championship at Stewart-Haas Racing.
Zilisch moves to the Cup Series to share driving duties, a move analysts say could be counterproductive for Kvapil's growth.

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Rodney Childers will join JR Motorsports as crew chief for the No. 1 Chevrolet in 2026, working with Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch.
Childers, a veteran crew chief, previously led Kevin Harvick to a championship at Stewart-Haas Racing.
Zilisch moves to the Cup Series to share driving duties, a move analysts say could be counterproductive for Kvapil's growth.