Gil Martin, crew chief for Kevin Harvick and the No. 29
Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, was named 2010 NASCAR MOOG
'Problem Solver of the Year' following last week's season-
ending Ford 400 Sprint Cup race at Homestead-Miami (Fla.)
Raceway.
Martin edged out Tony Stewart crew chief Darian Grubb, who
captured MOOG 'Problem Solver of the Race'" honors in the
final race. Martin and Grubb each finished with four weekly
MOOG Problem Solver wins, but Martin held a commanding
advantage in the tiebreaker based on final Sprint Cup
points.
The MOOG Problem Solver of the Year and Problem Solver of
the Race awards are sponsored by global automotive supplier
Federal-Mogul Corporation. The 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.
Harvick and Martin's MOOG-equipped No. 29 Chevrolet finished
third overall in Sprint Cup points and posted three wins, 16
top-five finishes and 17 top 10s. Martin captured MOOG
Problem Solver of the Race honors at Talladega, Darlington,
Loudon and Richmond. Grubb claimed his fourth weekly MOOG
Award at Homestead after the No. 14 Chevrolet improved by a
race-best 0.352-second per lap.
"Gil and Darian battled all year for this award, and it's
fitting that it came down to the final few races, just like
the Cup championship," said Federal-Mogul Motorsports
Director Tim Nelson. "Gil is the consummate champion, with
an unbelievable eye for detail and an ability to make the
right call under pressure. We're pleased that he, like so
many other NASCAR crew chiefs throughout history, chose MOOG
components to get the job done."
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 additional information visit www.moogproblemsolver.com.
