John Hunter Nemechek Set for NASCAR Cup Series Return with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, Ben Beshore Named Crew Chief
In a significant move for the 2024 NASCAR season, John Hunter Nemechek is making a highly anticipated return to the NASCAR Cup Series with LEGACY MOTOR CLUB. Accompanying him in this endeavor will be Ben Beshore, who has been named the crew chief for Nemechek and the No. 42 team. This announcement marks an exciting new chapter for both Nemechek and Beshore as they aim to build LEGACY MOTOR CLUB into a competitive force in the series
Beshore, an experienced crew chief with a strong track record, has been deeply involved in the Joe Gibbs Racing NASCAR Xfinity Series program. He previously worked with Nemechek in the 2023 Xfinity season, where the duo achieved notable success. Together, they secured seven victories and finished fourth in the championship standings, showcasing their strong partnership and competitive edge.
“I’m excited to join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and continue working with John Hunter in the Cup Series – we had so much success last season,” Beshore said in a team release. “I’m looking forward to helping build this program into a perennial contender that can compete at the highest level possible each and every week”
Nemechek, who has amassed 22 victories across the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series and NASCAR Xfinity Series, expressed his enthusiasm about reuniting with Beshore. “The partnership between driver and crew chief requires a type of chemistry that is hard to find,” Nemechek stated. “As a driver, if you’re lucky enough to find a crew chief that you mesh with as well as Ben and I do, you do everything possible to stick together. I look forward to building on our competitive partnership and fighting for more wins and championships”
As Nemechek prepares for his return to the Cup Series, the racing community is eager to see how this dynamic duo will perform. With Beshore’s expertise and Nemechek’s driving talent, LEGACY MOTOR CLUB is poised to make a significant impact in the upcoming season. Fans and analysts alike will be watching closely as the team aims to secure its first career NASCAR Cup Series win and establish itself as a formidable contender.
