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Rodney Childers didn’t realize he needed a chip on his shoulder until it returned this season while he was working with Josh Berry on the No. 4 team. “I felt like having Josh in the car was all on …
Rodney Childers found renewed motivation and a sense of responsibility working with Josh Berry on the No. 4 team this season. He believed in Berry’s potential and pushed himself to prove it to the world. Childers and Kevin Harvick had a successful partnership with 37 wins and a championship, but with Harvick retiring, Childers was faced with a new challenge.
Childers saw Berry as the perfect driver to continue their success, igniting a new fire within him. The transition to working with a younger driver like Berry has been refreshing for Childers. This renewed passion led Childers to join Spire Motorsports as the crew chief for Corey LaJoie’s No. 7 team next season in a multiyear deal.
Childers was impressed by Spire Motorsports’ quick approach and clear plan for the future, solidifying his decision to join the team. He values having a solid plan and good leadership in place, and sees opportunities for long-term growth at Spire Motorsports. Despite potential future roles beyond crew chief, Childers is focused on achieving big goals with his next team.
