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Struggling NASCAR Driver Makes Sudden Crew Change Before Martinsville Race

NASCAR driver Ty Dillon makes a sudden crew change ahead of the Martinsville race amid struggles on the track. Here's what changed.

By Jonathan Vankin · Yahoo Sports

Published: Thursday, 29 October 2026 at 1:37 AM

Key Things to Know

Ty Dillon will have a new crew chief for the final two races of the 2026 Cup Series season.
Kaulig Racing made the sudden crew change ahead of the Martinsville race.
The racing team offered no explanation for the abrupt leadership switch.

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NASCAR Cup Series driver Ty Dillon will have a new crew chief for the final two races of the 2026 season ahead of the Martinsville race. His team, Kaulig Racing, announced the sudden personnel adjustment without providing an official explanation for the move.

The change comes during a difficult campaign for the driver as the Cup Series approaches its season finale. Dillon's team has not yet detailed long-term plans or reasons behind the late-season shakeup.

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