NASCAR: Legacy Motor Club Steals Top Engineer From Hendrick Motorsports

Legacy Motor Club has secured the services of motorsports engineer Brian Campe from Hendrick Motorsports, seeking to boost their performance in the sport after a difficult 2024 season.

Co-owned by Jimmie Johnson and Maury Gallagher, Legacy Motor Club has shown a keen interest in building its team further, with Campe’s recruitment being a large step toward achieving that goal. With over two decades of experience in high-level motorsports engineering, Campe’s experience is expected to play a big role in improving the team’s standing going forward.

Brian Campe’s illustrious engineering career spans notable stints in various areas of motorsport. His association with Hendrick Motorsports dates back to the mid-2000s when he gained the role of engineer between 2005 and 2008.

Following a year at JR Motorsports in 2009, Campe ventured into the IndyCar series with Team Penske, where he achieved huge success, including being the lead engineer for Juan Pablo Montoya’s second Indianapolis 500 win and Josef Newgarden’s championship season in 2017.

In 2022, he returned to Hendrick Motorsports to spearhead the aerodynamic department and to serve as a liaison for Kyle Larson’s Indianapolis 500 entry with Arrow McLaren Racing, solidifying his reputation as a top-tier mind in motorsport.

With his future in Legacy Motor Club looking like a challenge, Campe is enthusiastic about facing what could be an uphill battle:

“I’m super excited to join LEGACY MOTOR CLUB and am looking forward to the opportunity and challenge ahead. I believe in the vision for LEGACY M.C. and hope to help build on the talent already in place and bring my experience to the organization so we can compete for wins at NASCAR’s highest level,” Campe said.

With the team aligning itself with Toyota from the beginning of this year, there is potential within the squad.

Jimmie Johnson, co-owner of Legacy Motor Club, commented on the addition to the team.

“The addition of a talent like Brian Campe is integral to the success of LEGACY M.C. Brian’s experience with championship teams like Hendrick and Penske will make him a huge asset to LEGACY M.C., and we are eager to see the improvement his leadership will bring to the engineering arm of the Club.”

In the Kansas Speedway race held towards the end of September, Legacy Motor Club faced a challenging day, with all three of its drivers finishing outside the top 25. Erik Jones, who qualified 16th, finished a disappointing 35th. John Hunter Nemechek, starting from 31st, improved slightly but only managed a 30th-place finish. Jimmie Johnson, in his part-time role, struggled as well, finishing 36th after qualifying 35th. Despite their best efforts, the team’s performance fell short.