Earlier this week, Red Bull Racing released Doug Richert, crew chief of the 83 Red Bull Toyota driven by Brian Vickers.
More silly season....
Earlier this week, Red Bull Racing released Doug Richert, crew chief of the 83 Red Bull Toyota driven by Brian Vickers. Vickers has failed to qualify for 13 of the 32 NASCAR Nextel Cup races held this season. Depsite four top tens, the team is underperforming, and a change was necessary. Randy Cox will assume the crew chief duties for Brian Vickers and the Red Bull Racing team.
Doug Richert was the crew chief for Dale Earnhardt long before he was 'the Intimidator'. He guided the Earnhardt to the 1980 NASCAR Winston Cup Championship in which was only the driver's second full season. Richert also spent some time with Robert Yates Racing in the 1990's before joining Roush Fenway Racing in 2003 when he became the crew chief for Greg Biffle. As a duo, Biffle and Richert won 10 races from 2004 to 2006, however, Richert was released followong the 2006 season.
No word yet on where Richert will end up. Penske Racing, Michael Waltrip Racing, Dale Earnhardt Inc., and Joe Gibbs Racing all seem to be logical destinations for the former championship crew chief.
Also, Johnny Sauter will be replaced with Scott Riggs at Haas CNC Racing in 2008, therefore, the 29 year old driver is looking for another gig. Robby Gordon has expressed interest in Sauter, but can only hire him if sponsorship in included. Could Yellow Transportation or Radioactive Energy Drink follow Sauter to Robby Gordon Motorsports?
Stay tuned for more NASCAR silly season info.
