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What's behind these bounce-back seasons?(DRIVER REPORTS)
JEFF GORDON Like the No. 8 team, the No. 24 switched crew chiefs before last year's Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup. But the promotion of Steve Letarte to the crew chief role was not popular with the entire crew. Despite Letarte's 11-year tenure with Hendrick Motorsports and a win that came six races after he took the job, several crew men jumped ship at season's end. The team and the pit crew have been developing cohesiveness, and solid finishes are starting to stack up--especially on shorter tracks. To return to championship form, Gordon must rediscover his comfort zone on intermediate tracks.
JEFF BURTON He receives much of the credit for Richard Childress Racing's second coming. Burton's knowledge of cars and dedication to improve on the company's weaknesses--both in aerodynamics and engines--have been beneficial to all three RCR Cup teams. RCR worked nonstop to develop the new Monte Carlo SS, and significant gains were made in the car's downforce. The addition of engineer Scott Miller as the crew chief is a good fit with the analytical Burton.
CASEY MEARS He rode a wave of momentum into the season after winning the Rolex 24 at Daytona. Mears has a new team, sponsor (Havoline) and number (42), but he is the veteran in the Ganassi Racing stable and has taken a leadership role. He and new crew chief Donnie Wingo ...
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- Newspaper article from: Columbus Dispatch (Columbus, OH) April 27, 2006 700+ words
...ever been part of that at (Richard Childress Racing ). It was usually...Martin, who is Bowyer's crew chief and a longtime Richard Childress Racing employee, can see...take this seriously." Crew chief Alan Gustafson said Busch...
- Jack Daniel's Enters into Sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing for 2005...
- Press release article from: Business Wire December 3, 2004 700+ words
...partnership with Richard Childress Racing (RCR) as...Dave Blaney and crew chief Philippe Lopez...Jack Daniel's. "Richard Childress is a legend in NASCAR...s," commented Richard Childress, president and...
- GREAT DEAL; Questionable at first, Jeff Burton's move to Richard Childress...
- Magazine article from: AutoWeek October 2, 2006 700+ words
...for a 10th year or bolt to Richard Childress Racing? Even as he picked...drivers on three teams before Richard Childress renewed his courtship of Burton...though, he and unheralded crew chief Scott Miller made the Chase...
- Action Performance and Richard Childress Racing Extend License Agreement;...
- Press release article from: Business Wire June 3, 2002 700+ words
...licensing and marketing contract with Richard Childress Racing. The new agreement, which...long-term merchandising value of Richard Childress Racing. Under the revised agreement...apparel and other merchandise for Richard Childress Racing team drivers, which currently...
- Drive for Diversity's Allison Duncan Returns for Second Season; California...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire January 27, 2005 700+ words
...joining the Bill McAnally Racing/Richard Childress Racing Development Program for the...drive No. 20 Bill McAnally Racing/Richard Childress Racing Development Program (BMR...teams, Bill McAnally Racing and Richard Childress Racing," said Duncan. "It's...
- Rheem Manufacturing Company Announces Motorsports Sponsorship with Richard...
- Press release article from: Business Wire January 23, 2007 700+ words
...announced today its sponsorship of the Richard Childress Racing (RCR) No. 29 car for the...this exciting new sponsorship with Richard Childress Racing marks the beginning of a new...throughout the year." "All of us at Richard Childress Racing could not be happier and more...
- Cingular Wireless to Team With Richard Childress Racing In 2002 Winston Cup...
- Press release article from: PR Newswire August 15, 2001 700+ words
...the 2002 Winston Cup Series with Richard Childress Racing. Cingular, the country...company, will be a primary sponsor of Richard Childress Racing, and will compete nationally...number of the Cingular Wireless/Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet will be announced...
- Brant Motorsports and Richard Childress Racing Form NASCAR Busch Series Team.
- Press release article from: PR Newswire September 6, 1999 700+ words
...Motorsports, Inc. announced today that Richard Childress Racing and Brant Motorsports will...to be the primary sponsor of the Richard Childress Racing/Brant Motorsports NASCAR...has been an associate sponsor of Richard Childress Racing's NASCAR Winston Cup Series...