Overview
- The team confirmed Childers will make his first appearance as a crew chief in NASCAR’s second tier after 40 Cup wins and a 2014 title with Kevin Harvick.
- Carson Kvapil and Connor Zilisch will split driving duties in the No. 1 Chevrolet under Childers.
- Motorsport.com reports Kvapil shifts to part-time as Zilisch balances select starts with a first full Cup season at Trackhouse Racing.
- Andrew Overstreet will remain with JR Motorsports in a key role for 2026.
- Childers most recently worked with Spire’s No. 7 in the Cup Series, and JRM says additional 2026 driver and crew chief announcements will follow.