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6/28/2009 Loudon
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Greg Zipadelli named WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief of the Race at Loudon
Roswell, Ga. (June 30, 2009) – Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota driven by Joey Logano, has been named the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Race following Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
Running mid-pack for most of the afternoon, Logano’s left rear tire went down around Lap 180, sending him spinning and bringing out the caution. The No. 20 crew fixed the car and sent him back onto the track, one lap down. Shortly after restarting the race, the yellow came out once again on Lap 190, giving Logano the free pass. While the other lead contenders stayed out, Logano took the opportunity to come to pit road, get fresh tires and fuel, and head out at the tail end of the field.
With rain in the area, crew chief Greg Zipadelli decided to gamble and leave his 19-year-old driver on track, saving fuel and hoping for a good finish. Because Zippy had brought his driver in just 80 laps earlier, Logano, who had plenty of gas, stayed out on Lap 273 while all the other lead-lap cars pitted under green, and was in the lead when the rains came and the red flag came out on. Shortly after, the race was made official and Zipadelli’s daring pit call helped the No. 20 team score its first victory with rookie Joey Logano.
“We overcame a lot," Logano said. "But we just made the right move at the end. We went for it, and I was just lucky enough to be in the seat."
WYPALL Wipers spokesman and SPEED Channel analyst Jeff Hammond commended Zipadelli for the victory and exciting finish to the race. "It was an unbelievable weekend. Greg had outstanding strategy and made a great call. He kept his driver calm when he needed to be, and has the credentials to get him into the hall of fame."
WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief Results
Bob Osborne, Carl Edwards and the No. 99 team had to make an unscheduled pit stop for a loose wheel on Lap 219 and fought back for a 19th place finish. Todd Berrier, Casey Mears and the No. 07 Jack Daniels team survived a pile up involving several cars on Lap 175, repairing their racecar and coming home 11th. WYPALL Wipers’ support the men behind the machines and you can find out more about Todd and Bob at http://www.wypall.com/Bios.asp.
WYPALL* Wipers Crew Chief Team
Bob Osborne, crew chief for the No. 99 Roush Fenway Ford (Carl Edwards), Todd Berrier, crew chief for the No. 07 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet (Casey Mears), and FOX/Speed Channel analyst Hammond, along with representatives from the WYPALL Wipers brand, serve as the panel for the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief Challenge and vote for the weekly crew chief winners. In addition to the $1,000 check, the winning crew chief will receive signage to announce the win on their pit box the following week. The crew chief with the most weekly wins will be honored as the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief of the Year and will be presented a $20,000 check at the season finale in Homestead, Fla.
Former winners of the WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief Challenge include Tony Eury, Sr. (Dale Earnhardt, Jr.), Robbie Reiser (Matt Kenseth), Doug Richert (Greg Biffle), Mike Ford (Denny Hamlin) and Chad Knaus (Jimmie Johnson).
About WYPALL Wipers
WYPALL is a brand of Kimberly-Clark Professional. Since 2004, WYPALL Wipers has been affiliated with some of racing’s top teams. Offering heavy-duty to versatile light-duty towels, WYPALL Wipers provide race teams with a number of products that demonstrate strength and durability. Defeating the toughest of challenges, from absorbing tough grease and oil to wiping down windshields without leaving residue behind, WYPALL Wipers continue to offer performance and versatility.
The WYPALL Wipers Crew Chief Challenge will continue throughout the 2009 season and spotlight the men behind the machines. For more information, log onto www.wypall.com.
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