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Legacy Motor Club Nears Playoff Cutoff After String of Top Finishes

Crew chief changes fueled a midseason surge after last year’s backroom overhaul under Matt Kenseth’s quiet mentorship.

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Overview

  • Erik Jones has delivered six straight top-20 results, including a fifth-place at EchoPark Speedway, moving him to 16th and within 49 points of the playoff line.
  • John Hunter Nemechek has posted two sixth-place finishes in his last three races but remains outside the cut and will need a win to guarantee a postseason berth.
  • Crew chief assignments for Jones (Ben Beshore) and Nemechek (Travis Mack), combined with mid-2024 hires like Jacob Canter and Brian Campe, have strengthened Legacy’s technical and competition operations.
  • Matt Kenseth’s uncredited role as competition advisor has reshaped team workflows and driver preparation, underpinning the club’s improved consistency this season.
  • Legacy is pursuing a third car for Xfinity standout Jesse Love but must resolve ongoing litigation with Rick Ware Racing over a charter sale before moving forward.