Chris Lawson returning as Todd Gilliland's crew chief
Aug 10, 2024; Richmond, Virginia, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland (38) during practice and qualifying for the Cook Out 400 at Richmond Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images Chris Lawson is reuniting with NASCAR Cup Series driver Todd Gilliland as crew chief for Front Row Motorsports' No. 34 Ford, the team announced Thursday.
They previously partnered up in the ARCA Menards Series West, winning consecutive championships from 2016-17.
Lawson, 39, also worked for Front Row Motorsports in the Craftsman Truck Series before moving to Rick Ware Racing in 2024.
Gilliland, 24, finished 22nd in the Cup Series standings in 2024 after recording four top-10 finishes in 37 starts in Front Row Motorsports' No. 38 Ford.
It was previously announced that Gilliland would be moving to the No. 34 in 2025, replacing Michael McDowell.
--Field Level Media
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