(By Greg Engle CupScene.com Editor,NASCAR Examiner)
Posted: Tuesday,November 29th, 2011
In a move that was widely anticipated, Stewart-Haas Racing Monday officially named Steve Addington as crew chief for 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart.
Addington has served as crew chief for Bobby Labonte (2005), J.J. Yeley (2006-2007), Kyle Busch (2008-race No. 33 of 2009) and most recently Kurt Busch (2010-2011). Kyle Busch and Addington scored 12 wins together at Joe Gibbs Racing and four wins with older brother Kurt during his most recent tenure at Penske Racing.
“I know Steve well and I know how he goes about setting up a racecar,” said Stewart, who worked with Addington from 2005 through 2008 during his time at Joe Gibbs Racing. “My comfort level with him is already strong. He balances the technical part of our sport with the real-world experiences we get at the track, and that will allow for a smooth transition as we prepare to defend our title in 2012.”
Addington spent 15 seasons as a crew chief in the NASCAR Nationwide Series, 11 of which came with driver Jason Keller where the duo won 10 races, 11 poles and scored 69 top-five and 122 top-10 finishes. MORE>>>
Steve Addington. (Getty Images)
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