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RCR Restructures Cup Competition Leadership for 2026, Confirms Crew Chief Roles

The reshuffle centralizes engineering oversight to boost RCR's research-driven performance.

Overview

  • Mike Dillon has been named chief operating officer with a mandate to steer competition operations and recruit and retain top talent.
  • John Klausmeier becomes technical director overseeing vehicle systems engineering, design and metrology, with all competition departments reporting to him as he reports to Dillon.
  • Andy Street is appointed performance director focused on research and development and will serve as crew chief for the part-time No. 33 Chevrolet in 2026.
  • RCR will again field the No. 33 entry on a part-time basis next season, with its driver lineup not yet announced.
  • Richard Boswell remains crew chief for Austin Dillon’s No. 3 after their 2025 Richmond win, while Jim Pohlman will lead Kyle Busch’s No. 8 team.