Overview

• Childers will serve as crew chief for JR Motorsports’ No. 1 Chevrolet in 2026 in his first Xfinity-level pit box role.
• He replaces Andrew Overstreet, who will remain with the organization in another capacity, according to the team.
• The No. 1 entry will be a shared seat for Connor Zilisch and Carson Kvapil, with specific race allotments not announced.
• The move follows Childers’ April departure from Spire Motorsports after nine Cup races and a summer working in the CARS Tour.
• Team statements frame the hire as a veteran-mentorship play, while some commentary questions the impact of a part-time slate for Kvapil.