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Wednesday, September 12, 2007

Jeff Gordon’s Team Captures Fourth Pit Crew Challenge Win at the Chevy Rock & Roll 400

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Jeff Gordon’s over-the-wall crew captured its fourth Checkers®/Rally’s® Double Drive-Thru Challenge win of the season during Saturday night’s Chevy Rock & Roll 400, moving into a tie for first place in the season-long standings. Mark Martin’s No. 01 pit crew also has four wins.

“The No. 24 DuPont crew was solid in Richmond, ” said pit crew coach Matt Clark. “The crew has been a contributing factor to the success of the team and as we enter the Chase, our goal is to continue with consistent performances. ”

Gordon’s crew, which spent 281.730 seconds on pit road at Richmond International Raceway, will be presented with an $11,000 check by Checkers/Rally’s for winning the weekly competition. An additional $111,150 prize will be presented to the pit crew with the most wins at the completion of the 36-race Nextel Cup schedule.


Out of the Hendrick Motorsports stable, the No. 24 crew includes: Jeff Cook (jackman), Jamie Frady (Catch can), Clay Robinson (front-tire changer), Jeff Knight (rear-tire carrier), Mike Atwell (rear-tire changer), Caleb Hurd (gasman), Mike “Tiny” Houston (front tire carrier) and Andy Kruep (eighth-man). The crew chief is Steve Letarte.

To win, teams are required to finish on the lead lap while spending the least amount of time on pit road. Checkers/Rally’s is in its third season as title sponsor for the Pit Crew Challenge.

Busch Series Result – Richmond International Raceway

The No. 11 over-the-wall crew of Jason Keller claimed its first Checkers/Rally’s Double Drive-Thru Challenge win by spending the least amount of time on pit road (127.751 seconds) during Friday night’s NASCAR Busch Series race at Richmond International Raceway.

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