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JR Motorsports Hires Rodney Childers to Lead No. 1 in 2026

The Cup‑winning veteran takes his first Xfinity/O’Reilly crew chief role to oversee JR Motorsports’ shared No. 1 program.

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Overview

  • Childers will crew chief JRM’s No. 1 Chevrolet in 2026 with Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch splitting the seat, with race schedules to be announced.
  • The move shifts Kvapil from his current full‑time assignment to a part‑time role in 2026, pending further team updates.
  • Zilisch will pair his part‑time O’Reilly Series starts with his first full NASCAR Cup season for Trackhouse Racing in 2026.
  • JRM said longtime team member Andrew Overstreet will remain with the organization in a key role next season.
  • A 40‑time Cup race winner and 2014 champion with Kevin Harvick, Childers returns to a national‑series pit box after parting with Spire Motorsports in April.