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Tue, 13 Nov 2012 08:51:15 -0800 Hendrick Motorsports driver Jeff Gordon was fined $100,000 and docked 25 points and put on probation for the rest of the season for intentionally crashing Michael Waltrip Racing driver Clint Bowyer in the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway last weekend. "I take responsibility for my actions on the racetrack," Gordon said in a statement. "I accept NASCAR's decision and look forward to ending the season on a high note at Homestead." Bowyer finished in 28th place, eliminating him championship contention with only one race left. Also, owner Rick Hendrick was docked 25 owner points and crew chief Alan Gustafson was placed on probation for the rest of the season. Bowyer's crew chief, Brian Pattie, was fined $25,000 and put on probation through Dec. 31. Gordon's loss of points dropped him to 11th in the standings.
Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:37:59 -0800 Hendrick Motorsports announced Tuesday, Nov. 23, that it is shifting some of its crew chiefs to new drivers for the Sprint Cup season next year. Crew chief Lance McGrew will now work with driver Mark Martin, Alan Gustafson will work with driver Jeff Gordon and Steve Letarte will be working with driver Dale Earnhardt Jr.
Fri, 30 Apr 2010 06:42:40 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports extended the contracts of crew chiefs Alan Gustafson and Chad Knaus Friday, April 30, according to The Associated Press. Gustafson is the crew chief for driver Mark Martin, and it is believed that he received a four-year deal through the 2014 season. He will likely be paired with Richard Petty Motorsports driver Kasey Kahne when he joins the team. Knaus is the crew chief for driver Jimmie Johnson, and his extension is for five years and will run through 2015. Financial terms of the deals were not disclosed.
Tue, 22 Sep 2009 13:47:39 -0700 SceneDaily.com reports Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson, the crew chief for driver Mark Martin and the No. 5 car, was named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the race in the Sprint Cup race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway Sunday, Sept. 20.
Tue, 12 May 2009 12:55:50 -0700 SceneDaily.com reports Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson, the crew chief of the No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Mark Martin, was named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the Race at Darlington Raceway Saturday, May 9.
Wed, 22 Apr 2009 11:35:29 -0700 SceneDaily.com reports Alan Gustafson, the crew chief for Hendrick Motorsports driver Mark Martin and the No. 5 car, has been named the Wypall Wipers Crew Chief of the race for the Sprint Cup race at Phoenix International Raceway Saturday, April 18.
Wed, 22 Oct 2008 09:09:06 -0700 SceneDaily.com reports Alan Gustafson, the crew chief of the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet driven by Casey Mears, was named the Wypall Wipers crew chief of the race in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Martinsville Speedway Sunday, Oct. 19.
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:35:19 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose chassis No. 5-500 for driver Casey Mears in the LifeLock.com 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Chicagoland Speedway. Mears drove the chassis at Lowe's Motor Speedway and Michigan International Speedway earlier this season.
Wed, 09 Jul 2008 10:34:39 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson and the No. 5 CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet earned the team's best finish at Chicagoland Speedway in 2006. It was a third-place finish.
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:23:04 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose chassis No. 5-453 for driver Casey Mears in the upcoming NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Daytona International Speedway. Mears drove the chassis to a sixth-place finish in the Budweiser Shootout earlier this season. It was a non-points race.
Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:21:22 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson and the No. 5 Chevrolet won at Daytona International Speedway last July in the NASCAR Nationwide Series event.
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 10:44:15 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports driver Casey Mears will use chassis No. 5-489 in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Crew chief Alan Gustafson chose the chassis. It has not been used in a race this season but was tested at The Milwaukee Mile.
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:41:11 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports driver Casey Mears will use chassis No. 5-505 in the Toyota/Save Mart 350. Crew chief Alan Gustafson chose the chassis. The team tested the chassis at Virginia International Raceway earlier this season.
Tue, 17 Jun 2008 13:40:54 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports and the No. 5 team have made six career road-course starts under crew chief Alan Gustafson. They have recorded three top-10 finishes.
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:16:41 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose to use chassis No. 5-500 in the LifeLock 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway. The chassis was used at Lowe's Motor Speedway in May.
Mon, 09 Jun 2008 14:15:56 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson has recorded two top-10 finishes in six career starts with the No. 5 CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet team at Michigan International Speedway.
Wed, 04 Jun 2008 11:40:00 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson and the No. 5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST team recorded one top-five and two top-10 finishes in six starts at Pocono Raceway. The team has started inside the top 10 in the last four races at Pocono.
Tue, 27 May 2008 12:43:52 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose chassis No. 5-414 for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Dover International Raceway. The team used it earlier this season at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Tue, 27 May 2008 12:43:31 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports' Kellogg's/CARQUEST No. 5 Chevrolet has earned four top-five finishes in six starts at Dover International Speedway under crew chief Alan Gustafson.
Wed, 14 May 2008 15:30:15 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson has qualified for two all-star races in his career. He qualified in 2006 and 2007. His best finish is 16th in 2006.
Wed, 07 May 2008 14:49:57 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose chassis No. 497 for driver Casey Mears in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Darlington Raceway. Mears has not raced the chassis but used the chassis in the team's test at Nashville Superspeedway.
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:52:17 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose the No. 481 chassis for driver Casey Mears and the Aaron's 499 at Talladega Superspeedway. Mears finished fourth in the Gatorade Duel and was in line for a top-10 finish in the Daytona 500 before crashing with six laps to go using the No. 481 chassis.
Wed, 23 Apr 2008 13:44:29 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports driver Casey Mears and crew chief Alan Gustafson have yet to record a top-10 finish in the No. 5 Chevrolet at Talladega Superspeedway.
Wed, 09 Apr 2008 13:26:17 -0700 Hendrick Motorsports crew chief Alan Gustafson chose the team's No. 464 chassis for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Phoenix International Raceway. The chassis has not been raced this season but was tested at Phoenix in March.
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