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Steve Addington Named NASCAR Sprint Cup Crew Chief of the Race in Martinsville
Steve Addington, crew chief for the No. 18 M&M's Halloween Toyota driven by Kyle Busch, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Sunday's Tums Fast Relief 500 at Martinsville Speedway.
The No. 18 team had quite a challenge to face, starting from the rear of the field, in 41st position. But patience along with a late race strategy call by Addington allowed Busch to gain precious track position, coming home with an impressive fourth place finish.
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Patience was key as Busch man handled a tight racecar and fell a lap down during a long green flag run in the later stages of the race. He battled back to the lead lap and when the caution finally came out on lap 444, and quick pit work by the Addington-led crew gained them valuable track position, restarting 15th on lap 449.
Running in 11th the caution flag flew with just 15 laps remaining. All but those in the top-six came to pit road for service, including the No.18, and Addington called for right-side tires only. Restarting eighth, Busch fought is way up four more positions when the checkered flag flew.
"I'm real proud of Steve's effort," said Busch. "The guys worked really hard and had awesome pit stops all day."
"Steve [Addington] made the right call to take on two tires there at the end," said Jeff Hammond, WYPALL Wipers spokesperson and SPEED/FOX television analyst. "He displayed strong leadership and patience throughout the entire race."
Addington has won the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Race award twice. Chad Knaus is tied for the lead with four wins with Darian Grubb as the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief the Race, and is in contention to become the WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Year. Not far behind are Drew Blickensderfer, Steve Letarte and Alan Gustafson, all with three wins.
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