July 10, 2008
A.J. Allmendinger and Michael McDowell will each get new crew chiefs, according to ESPN.
Jimmy Elledge will take over for Ricky Viers at Red Bull Racing’s no. 84, driven by Allmendinger, this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.
Elledge most recently was crew chief for Juan Pablo Montoya at Chip Ganassi Racing for three races before being let go.
Peter Sospenzo will replace Bill Pappas as crew chief for Michael Waltrip Racing’s No. 00, driven by McDowell. He will assume crew chief duties starting at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
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July 10, 2008
SceneDaily is reporting that Joe Gibbs Racing has announced that Greg Zipadelli, Tony Stewart’s only crew chief throughout his entire Sprint Cup career, will remain with JGR next season, despite Stewart’s leaving.
Both Stewart and Zipadelli said they would remain close friends.
Stewart said:
We’ve accomplished so much in our 10 years together on the track, and off the track, he’s been like a big brother to me. It’s a friendship I cherish and expect to continue, even while he stays at Joe Gibbs Racing and I move on.
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