NASCAR WCUP: Recipients of Chase Racing All Stars awards announced
13 December 2000
Posted By Terry CallahanMotorsports Editor, The Auto Channel
CHARLOTTE, N.C.,- With the 2000 Winston Cup racing season in the books and the Chase Racing All-Stars votes counted, the crew-members had their moment in the spotlight at Sunday's awards dinner honoring their outstanding accomplishments.
Since the start of the 2000 racing season, a distinct panel of judges monitored the moves of every crew-member at the track each week to determine the top performer in each of twelve positions. After a series of votes to narrow the field during the season, the top-three were recognized for their teamwork, dedication, leadership and performance (see winner's list at the end of the release).
"In all honesty, 50% of the guys on pit road deserve to be on the All-Star team," said panelist and NBC Sports' Benny Parsons. "You have to take the whole team into consideration and look at the whole team's pit stop when making a selection. The top teams almost always throw up those good numbers on their stops so that's where most of the All-Stars come from."
Those honored at Sunday's ceremony received a trophy recognizing their position as a finalist. In addition, those selected to the first team received Chase Racing All-Star rings designed by the Herff Jones Company featuring an ornate pit stop scene and ruby gemstone.
Chase Authentics has been a partner and the title sponsor of the 2000 Racing All-Stars season, however a new title sponsor is being sought for 2001.
"We appreciate the fact that Chase Authentics stepped in to help us get the All-Stars program off the ground," said Beth Westmoreland, program director. "They were an excellent partner and we sincerely hope that they can continue to be involved with the program in some manner in 2001."
The Chase Racing All Stars program was developed, in conjunction with the Crew Chief Club and The Motorsports Decisions Group, to bring attention to the hard working race team members who are outstanding in their positions. For more information on sponsorship opportunities, please contact Mike Bauer or Beth Westmoreland at (704) 547-1998.
The Crew Chief Club (CCC) was founded by Jimmy Makar, Larry McReynolds, Todd Parrott and Robin Pemberton in 1998 with the goal being to provide fan's with an insider's look behind shop walls and into the NASCAR garage area. The CCC expanded its membership to include the up-and-coming crew chiefs, Tommy Baldwin, Jimmy Elledge, Ryan Pemberton and Greg Zipadelli. In addition to expanding membership, the club is committed to bringing increased awareness and recognition to all crew members. For information visit www.crewchiefclub.com.
The Motorsports Decisions Group, Inc. (TMDG) is a full-service marketing agency founded to meet the needs of drivers, teams, corporations and manufacturers in the motorsports arena. The major divisions of services provided by TMDG are: Market Analysis & Consulting, Event & Promotion Management, Media & Public Relations, Licensing & Merchandising, Sponsorship Marketing, Concept Development, and Marketing support. For information visit www.motorsportsdecisions.com.
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CHASE RACING ALL-STARS
FINAL STANDINGS
CREW CHIEF DRIVER
1. Jimmy Makar #18 1. Bobby Labonte #18
2. Todd Parrott #88 2. Dale Jarrett #88
3. Robin Pemberton #2 3. Dale Earnhardt #3
JACK MAN ENGINE SPECIALIST
1. Earl Barban #2 1. Doug Yates #88
2. Jason Lee #18 2. Danny Lawrence #3
3. Barry Muse #88 3. Jeff Clark #8
FRONT TIRE CARRIER FRONT TIRE CHANGER
1. Darren Jolly #88 1. Bill Wilburn #2
2. Todd Meredith #18 2. Jeff Chandler #18
3. Trip Bruce #22 3. Mike Trower #88
REAR TIRE CARRIER REAR TIRE CHANGER
1. Scott Hewitt #18 1. Barry Cook #18
2. Jeff Knight #88 2. Tommy Baldwin #22
3. Mike Brown #22 3. Kevin Gilman #88
CATCH CAN MAN GAS MAN
1. Derick Jennings #18 1. Norman Koshimizu #28
2. Danny Dickerson #28 2. Danny "Chocolate" Myers #3
3. Butch Moricle #21 3. Peter Jellen #18
CHIEF MECHANIC FABRICATOR
1. Charles "Butch" Hylton #18 1. Kevin Stimberis #88
2. Pete Wright #36 2. Jason Lee #18
3. Tony Gibson #24 3. Pete Bingle #24
Text provided by Beth Westmoreland
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