Eliason Takes Helm of No 42 | Nascar News

Chais Eliason is taking the reins as crew chief for the No. 42 NASCAR Cup Series team, starting at Bristol this weekend and leading through the 2026 season. With over a decade in race engineering, including stints at Hendrick Motorsports and championship wins with Jimmie Johnson and Kyle Larson, Eliason brings deep expertise and proven leadership. His promotion reflects LEGACY MOTOR CLUB’s commitment to internal growth, with co-owner Jimmie Johnson praising his readiness. Eliason will continue in the role into 2027, when Josh Berry takes the wheel, signaling long-term stability. The team also honors outgoing crew chief Travis Mack for building th...