Alan Gustafson, crew chief for Mark Martin and the No. 5 GoDaddy.com
Chevrolet, was named NASCAR MOOG® "Problem Solver of the Race" after
the #5 car roared from the back of the field to finish 8th in Sunday's
Kobalt Tools 500 Sprint Cup event at Phoenix International
Raceway.
Sponsored by global automotive supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation, the
MOOG Problem Solver of the Race Award is presented to the crew chief
whose car delivers the largest increase in average lap speed during the
second half of each Sprint Cup event while finishing on the lead lap.
The Hendricks Motorsports-owned No. 5 Chevrolet posted a race-high 0.134-
second-per-lap improvement at PIR.
"Alan and the Hendrick Motorsports crew did a lot of work on the car
after a frustrating qualifying session, and it obviously paid off in
both speed and handling," said Federal-Mogul Motorsports Director Tim
Nelson. "Alan made the right calls in adjusting the car's MOOG-equipped
chassis to match the changing track conditions. In fact, we could see
the car improve after every pit stop. That's MOOG problem solving at
its very best."
Martin and the #5 car picked up 13 spots over the first 100 laps and
cracked the top 10 by lap 209. It was the team's second straight top-10
finish.
MOOG steering and suspension components are the leading choice of crew
chiefs and automotive repair professionals. The unique benefits of MOOG
components and other Federal-Mogul products are highlighted in the
company's innovative "Smart Choice" campaign, which reinforces the
message that longer lasting, better performing replacement parts are
today's best option for technicians and consumers.
For more information visit www.moogproblemsolver.com or www.federalmogul.com.
