Lance McGrew
Francis To Join Kahne At Hendrick Motorsports In 2012
Crew chief Kenny Francis leave Red Bull Racing at season’s end to join Kasey Kahne at Hendrick Motorsports next season, HMS announced.
HMS Working On Extension For Earnhardt Jr
Hendrick Motorsports is working on contract extension for NASCAR’s most popular driver, Dale Earnhardt Jr, team owner Rick Hendrick confirmed.
Earnhardt Jr Gets New Crew Chief In HMS Shuffle
Dale Earnhardt Jr, Mark Martin, and Jeff Gordon all got new crew chiefs as part of a three-team shuffle at Hendrick Motorsports. Shops realigned, too.
Crew Chief Change For Dale Earnhardt Jr?
Following dismal results over the last 13 races, it appears that Lance McGrew may be on his way out as crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr and the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports team.
Can Francis’ Move To RBR Affect Dale Jr In 2012?
Kenny Francis’ move to Red Bull Racing indicates he will follow Kasey Kahne to Hendrick Motorsports in 2012. If that happens, it could affect Dale Earnhardt Jr’s team.
Knaus, Gustafson Sign Extensions With HMS
Hendrick Motorsports has announced that the team has signed crew chiefs Chad Knaus and Alan Gustafson to multi-year contract extensions. While Knaus’s role is certain, Gustafson’s role is up in the air after 2011. I have an idea where he might land.
Team May Not Be, But Dale Jr Turning Corner
I was hesitant to write my third Dale Earnhardt Jr article in a week. But, after pointing out his radio problems last year, I wouldn’t be doing my job as a responsible journalist or blogger if i didn’t equally cover his improvement this season.
McGrew’s Words Did Not Lead To Dale Jr’s Rally
Dale Earnhardt Jr recovered from a pit road speeding penalty in the Food City 500 at Bristol to finish seventh. But, despite what some say, Earnhardt Jr’s rally had little to do with what crew chief Lance McGrew said over the radio.
McGrew To Remain Dale Jr’s Crew Chief In 2010
Hendrick Motorsports owner Rick Hendrick announced that Lance McGrew will remain crew chief with Dale Earnhardt Jr and the No. 88 team for the 2010 Sprint Cup season. McGrew was named interim crew chief earlier this season, replacing Tony Eury Jr.
Dale Jr’s Equipment Comments
In a recent column, Jeff Hammond wrote: I am not necessarily buying [Dale Earnhardt Jr's] comments after the race about finally getting a car built like teammates Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson and Mark Martin. Surely it wouldn’t take Hendrick Motorsports that long to give him what the other three have. I don’t think Dale Jr was making a [...]
