STATESVILLE, N.C. — Justin Alexander will serve as crew chief for Erik Jones and the No. 43 Legacy Motor Club Toyota for the coming NASCAR Cup Series campaign.
Alexander takes over the position that previously held by Ben Beshore, who has worked with Jones since the end of the 2024 season.
Together the duo rounded out the 2025 season with four top five and five top 10 finishes. Beshore, who has worked in the industry for over 20 years, will transition into a new role within the organization as the Director of Race Engineering.
Alexander brings a deep well of experience to the pit box, having served as crew chief for multiple playoff-caliber programs with proven success in race strategy, performance optimization, and team leadership. His stats boast five wins, 18 top fives, and 54 top 10s in the NASCAR Cup Series.
He previously worked with team owner Jimmie Johnson as a shock specialist before transitioning to his lead engineer in 2005.
“We’re continuing to evolve and refine every part of our race program, and Justin is a tremendous addition to our crew chief lineup,” said Jimmie Johnson, owner of Legacy Motor Club. “His experience, communication style, and leadership align perfectly with the direction we’re headed. We appreciate Ben’s hard work and look forward to his continued contributions as he transitions into his new role.”
“Justin is a proven race winner, and we believe there’s the potential for a strong chemistry with Erik (Jones),” said Cal Wells III, Chief Executive Officer of Legacy Motor Club. “We’ll also have Ben raising all ships with the performance engineering group. With all these changes, we’re hoping to continue the growth we saw in 2025.”
The organization also announced current Chief Financial Officer Scott Roggenbauer as its new Chief Operating Officer.
