Kevin Hamlin new crew chief for Vickers
Quote selected text Published January 10th, 2008 in NASCAR News
Red Bull Racing Team announced Kevin Hamlin to crew chief the #83 Red Bull Toyota Camry piloted by Brian Vickers for the 2008 Sprint Cup Series season. Hamlin’s past crew chief roles include his most recent stint with Dave Blaney’s #22 Toyota, preceded by nine years of crew chief duties with RCR drivers including Jeff Burton, Kevin Harvick, and the late Dale Earnhardt Sr.
To date, Hamlin has amassed nine Cup wins; five of those with Earnhardt Sr. Despite Hamlin’s “nine” theme, there are no plans to change the #83 to #89. Red Bull Racing Team Competition Director Elton Sawyer: “Finding the right crew chief for the 83 team was a pivotal decision in an effort to restructure the foundation on that team. We need a crew chief with not only the right experience and background to work effectively with our driver and crew, but someone who also shares the same vision for success. We found that package with Kevin Hamlin. Our focus between now and Daytona is not only getting our cars up to speed for the season opener, but also getting Kevin up to speed working with Red Bull, Brian (Vickers) and the 83 team.”
[Red Bull Racing PR]
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I wish Hamlin well. He caught some heat for things he wasn’t directly tied to at BDR and was shown the door. Last year Toyota was developing their cars AND the COT’s. Developing two different chassis at the same time for a new manufacturer had to be a nightmare for all involved. Toyota will do better in 2008 and Vickers should too.