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Eliason promoted to crew chief of Legacy Motor Club's No. 42 team

Racer • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 17, 2026, 4:17 PM

Last updated Sep 17, 2026

Eliason promoted to crew chief of Legacy Motor Club's No. 42 team

Summary

Chais Eliason has been elevated to the position of crew chief for Legacy Motor Club's No. 42 team in the NASCAR Cup Series, effective immediately. He takes over the role ahead of this weekend's race at Bristol. Eliason moves into the position after serving as the strategy manager and senior performance engineer for the team. His leadership will now guide driver John Hunter Nemechek during the upcoming races.

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By the Numbers

•Chais Eliason promoted to crew chief for No. 42 team
•Promotion effective for Bristol race weekend
•Eliason was previously strategy manager and senior performance engineer
•John Hunter Nemechek will drive under Eliason's leadership

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4:17 PMRacer — Eliason appointed crew chief of Legacy Motor Club's No.42 team

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Chais Eliason has been promoted to crew chief of Legacy Motor Club’s No. 42 NASCAR Cup Series team, beginning with this weekend’s race at Bristol.Eliason, who has served as strategy manager and senior performance engineer on the No. 42, will lead the team alongside John Hunter Nemechek for the final...
— Racerby Kelly Crandall

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