Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for David Ragan and the
MOOG® chassis parts-equipped No. 6 UPS "We Love
Logistics" Ford, picked up his third
MOOG "Problem Solver of the Race" Award
after the No. 6 car posted its third consecutive top 11
finish in Sunday's Sylvania 300 NASCAR® Sprint Cup race
at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Blickensderfer is now tied for the lead with four other
crew chiefs in the battle for the season-ending MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year”
Award.
Following each Sprint Cup race, MOOG steering and suspension parts
manufacturer Federal-Mogul Corporation presents the
MOOG Problem Solver of the Race Award to the crew chief
whose car posts the best improvement in average lap
speed over the second half of the event. The Roush
Fenway Racing-owned No. 6 Ford was tops in Loudon with a
0.411-second increase and a seventh-place finish. All
four of Roush Fenway’s Ford Fusions finished in the top
eight.
“David has looked very good over the past month and he
and Drew could very well win another race this year,”
said Federal-Mogul Motorsports Director Tim Nelson.
“They were a lap down early but their MOOG steering and suspension system was
zeroed in over the second half. Drew also made some
smart calls on fuel strategy toward the end.”
Ragan struggled in the early stages but minor chassis
adjustments during the first pit stop seemed to unleash
the No. 6 Fusion. It was running second by the midway
mark and within striking distance of the lead for the
balance of the race.
With three MOOG Problem Solver of the Race Awards,
Blickensderfer moves into a tie with Bob Osborne (No. 99
Ford), Steve Letarte (No. 88 Chevrolet), Gil Martin (No.
29 Chevrolet) and Paul Wolfe (No. 2 Dodge) in the race
for season-ending MOOG honors.
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“We’ve got a crowded field heading into the final eight
races, which shows how tight the competition is in the
pits as well as on the track,” Nelson said. “The only
sure bet is that the best problem solver will find a way
to separate his car from the pack and claim this
prestigious award.”
MOOG steering and suspension components are the leading
choice of NASCAR crew chiefs and automotive repair
professionals and have helped drive an unprecedented 45
consecutive NASCAR Cup champions to victory.
For the latest news and statistics regarding the MOOG
Problem Solver awards, simply click on the “NASCAR” link
on the brand’s popular
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extensive technical information about MOOG steering and
suspension components and a wide range of common chassis
repair challenges.
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