Title: Mears gets Daytona 500-winning crew chief
Katie9 - February 6, 2007 01:35 AM (GMT)
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Casey Mears got a new crew chief Monday, just four days before NASCAR begins preparations for the season-opening Daytona 500.
Fortunately for Mears, he's teaming with last year's race-winning crew chief.
Darian Grubb, who led Jimmie Johnson to the Daytona 500 victory, will now lead Mears' No. 25 team at Hendrick Motorsports. Grubb, an engineer on Johnson's crew, filled in for Chad Knaus during his four-race suspension last season.
Grubb led Johnson to a pair of wins during his stint.
"Darian is one of the most respected voices in our organization and has proven to be a terrific leader," team owner Rick Hendrick said. "He and Casey represent an exciting new combination for the No. 25 team, its sponsors and its fans."
Grubb takes over for Lance McGrew, who was crew chief for Brian Vickers when he drove the No. 25. McGrew will stay with Hendrick Motorsports in a leadership role.
Princess_Sara400 - February 6, 2007 01:39 AM (GMT)
Katie9 - February 6, 2007 01:40 AM (GMT)
I'm sad to see Lance go because that pretty much ends the whole 25 pairing, but it only makes sense since Brian won't be there this season.
nanajeanie - February 6, 2007 02:34 AM (GMT)
| QUOTE (Katie9 @ Feb 5 2007, 06:40 PM) |
| I'm sad to see Lance go because that pretty much ends the whole 25 pairing, but it only makes sense since Brian won't be there this season. |
yeah that is pretty sad...BUT he is with another awesome crew chief!
carriekins - February 6, 2007 02:46 AM (GMT)
OMG YAY! :claps :claps :claps
Court - February 6, 2007 02:59 AM (GMT)
boogity25 - February 6, 2007 04:23 AM (GMT)
:) I think that they will be good together.
Jennifer - February 6, 2007 02:20 PM (GMT)
Speedy9Kase - February 6, 2007 09:50 PM (GMT)
Yay! Hopefully it'll be a good match!
Laura - February 6, 2007 09:54 PM (GMT)
racefan9 - February 6, 2007 10:01 PM (GMT)
KandyKahne09 - February 7, 2007 04:07 PM (GMT)
Ekk! Yeah! I can't wait for the season to start! :claps