New Crew Chief and Lead Engineer Announced at Richard Childress Racing for Martinsville Speedway

Richard Childress Racing is set to announce changes to its competition personnel ahead of the upcoming trip to Martinsville Speedway. The changes include Austin Dillon having a new crew chief for the remaining seasons, with Justin Alexander returning to the No. 3 pit box to replace Keith Rodden, who had joined RCR and the No. 3 team earlier in the 2023 season. Additionally, Joel Keller has been named as the lead engineer of the No. 3 team.

The significance of these personnel changes cannot be overstated, as Martinsville Speedway holds a special connection with the winningest Cup team in NASCAR history. Rodden will be taking on a bigger role across the organization to enhance the capabilities of the team’s cars, while Alexander has previously served as Dillon’s crew chief and has been with the No. 3 team in the past.

Alexander took over the No. 3 team midway through the 2017 season and led Dillon to victory in their first race together at the Coca-Cola 600. Alexander continued as Dillon’s crew chief in 2018, where Dillon won