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Tanner Gray crew chief to miss Phoenix race

Jeff Hensley, who has been leading the No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro team since the beginning of 2024, will not be making the trip to Avondale, Arizona this weekend due to an illness, and will thus hand over shot-calling…

By Jay Adamczyk · Jayski

Published: Thursday, 15 October 2026 at 9:59 PM

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Crew chief Jeff Hensley will miss the Phoenix race after being hospitalized with sepsis.
Hensley is expected to make a full recovery following his illness.
Jacob Hampton will take over crew chief duties for Tanner Gray's No. 15 truck at Phoenix.

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Jeff Hensley, crew chief for Tanner Gray's No. 15 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro team at TRICON Garage, will miss the upcoming race at Phoenix Raceway after battling sepsis. His wife, Lynn Ramsey Hensley, confirmed via Facebook that he was hospitalized with the condition following the Charlotte race, but is now expected to make a full recovery.

TRICON Garage employee Jacob Hampton will step in to take over shot-calling duties in Avondale, Arizona. Hampton holds 36 races of experience as a NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series crew chief, having previously worked with Taylor Gray and the No. 1 Toyota Tundra team.

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