Jimmie Johnson Wins, Crew Chief Chad Knaus Earns Weekly MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Kansas Speedway
Jimmie Johnson and crew chief Chad Knaus won this past weekend’s NASCAR SpongeBob SquarePants 400 at Kansas Speedway for their Sprint Cup Series-leading third win of the season. Following the race, Knaus received his second “Problem Solver of the Race” award of 2015 from MOOG.
Paul Menard’s Crew Chief Justin Alexander Wins MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Award for Second Time
Justin Alexander, crew chief for Paul Menard and the No. 27 Quaker State/Menards Chevrolet SS, became the season’s first repeat winner of MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” honors after the 27 car finished third in Sunday’s Geico 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup event at Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway.
Jamie McMurray’s Crew Chief Matt McCall Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ at Richmond
Jamie McMurray and the MOOG Steering and Suspension-equipped No. 1 Energizer EcoAdvanced Chevrolet earned their fourth straight top-10 finish and the team’s rookie crew chief, Matt McCall, took home MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” honors following Sunday’s rain-delayed Toyota Owners 400.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Crew Chief Greg Ives Earns MOOG ‘Problem Solver’ Honors at Texas Motor Speedway
Greg Ives, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the No.88 Nationwide Chevrolet SS, received the MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award after the 88 car fought its way through the field multiple times to finish third in Saturday’s Duck Commander 500 NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Texas Motor Speedway.
2015 NASCAR Engine Rule Changes
Doug Yates CEO of Roush Yates Racing Engines, explains the new rule changes coming to NASCAR to make it more exciting for fans and teams in 2015.
NASCAR Mandates MOOG Products for NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Competitors
Beginning in 2015, all NASCAR Sprint Cup Series competitors will be required to use MOOG Steering and Suspension parts in their cars, specifically MOOG ball joints and tie rod ends. This addition to the NASCAR rulebook reflects heightened awareness among team owners, crew chiefs and drivers of the critical safety and performance benefits of MOOG “Problem Solver” components.
Sunoco Race Fuel’s Bill Joyner Receives NASCAR Buddy Shuman Award
Bill Joyner, fuel manager for Sunoco Race Fuel, the “Official fuel of NASCAR,” was presented the prestigious Buddy Shuman Award during the annual NMPA Myers Brothers Awards Luncheon in Las Vegas. Joyner is the 58th recipient of the award, established in memory of early NASCAR Grand National Series driver and technical inspector Louis Grier “Buddy” Shuman.
Herkules to Host NASCAR Driver Brendan Gaughan at SEMA
Herkules Equipment Corporation will be hosting NASCAR Driver, Brendan Gaughan at the 2014 SEMA Show, being held in Las Vegas. Gaughan will be signing autographs and chatting with fans on Tuesday and Wednesday, November 4-5.
Ford’s NASCAR Boss 429
When the Central County Flyers meet for their fly-in lunches on Friday afternoons in the summer, Owen Russell and his friends plunk down $8 for a hearty meal and a shot at weekly bragging rights. Owen could win the rights hands down week after week if he started telling tales from the six years he
Enthusiasts Set Sights on Wilmington Mile Records
In the December issue of Engine Builder, our cover feature examined the unique one-of-one engine build-ups to maximize performance in all-out speed runs. The article also noted the presence of a new land-speed location at the former DHL facility at the Wilmington, Ohio airport. The super-smooth 9,000-foot runway is perfect for this high-speed activity and
This Season’s Special Moments for Hendrick Motorsport’s Slingerland
For Joe Slingerland, rear tire changer on the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team, the first quarter of the 2014 race season is bookended with special moments. “It’s hard to put into words,” claimed Slingerland about the season-opening Daytona 500 win. “It was my first Daytona 500 win and to get it with an Earnhardt made
