ALEXIS DEJORIA Finds New Life with JCM After Surprising Del Worsham Split

September 9, 2025

by Bobby Bennett // from competitionplus.com

• ALEXIS DEJORIA made waves this season by ending her decade-plus partnership with mentor Del Worsham to join JCM Motorsports with crew chief Mike Neff. The move paid immediate dividends – their very first race together at Gainesville saw her advance to the semifinals, proving sometimes the hardest decisions lead to the best outcomes.
• The veteran driver has found her groove again, reaching her fifth semifinal of 2025 at the U.S. Nationals and sitting eighth in regular season standings. With 16 career final rounds and six wins already under her belt, DEJORIA credits the stable equipment and clear communication with Neff for letting her focus on what she does best – driving fast cars instead of fighting mechanical gremlins.
• While championship talk might be premature, DEJORIA isn’t here to just make up numbers. She’s building something sustainable with this new combination, acknowledging that in drag racing you can go “from hero to zero real quick” but feeling confident they’re on the right trajectory. Her veteran perspective shines through – this is about laying groundwork for future success, not rushing into glory.

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