A glance at drivers racing in Daytona 500 Feb 16, 2008
CREW CHIEF: Doug Richert. NOTES: Shared seat time with Mark Martin last season, running seven races with a best finish of 24th at Talladega. (MSNBC -- Sports)
New-look teams dot NASCAR horizon Jan 15, 2008
Doug Richert held that job the first part of last season, and he and Vickers had some success. But both Red Bull teams suffered with a lack of consistency, hence the shake-ups. (Scripps Howard News Wire)
Biffle Gains Relevance With Pole Oct 27, 2007
" Jimmie Johnson, who won the spring race at Atlanta, was the fastest of the three championship contenders, qualifying sixth. Jeff Gordon qualified eighth, and Clint Bowyer qualified a disappointing 26th. Reutimann was 33rd-fastest in his Toyota, but with his team not in the top 35 in the car owners standings, he was not fast enough to secure one of the seven spots available on speed. Three-time Indy Racing League champion Sam Hornish Jr. fell to 0-6 in attempts to qualify for his Nextel Cup... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Biffle can't figure out how this season went so wrong Sep 28, 2007
He finished 13th overall last season under former crew chief Doug Richert, a pairing that didn't survive following a companywide Roush reorganization. Biffle started this year paired with Pat Tryson, who put Mark Martin into the Chase the past two seasons, but that didn't last long. Tryson was soon let go he's since hooked on with Kurt Busch and Greg Erwin came aboard. (Columbus Telegram, NE)
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"When we went through inspection and the car was presented, it was correct," said Doug Richert, Vickers' crew chief. "We never raised the hood and then when we went back through we were too low and now we're being thrown out. So my team has to load up and head home and I really don't have a solid reason as to why.". (USA Today -- Sports)
Blaney gives Toyota its first Nextel Cup pole Jun 30, 2007
"All the non-top-35 cars [in points] roll back through inspection following qualifying and when we did, we didn't meet the heights on the sticks," said Doug Richert, Vickers's crew chief. "We had several opportunities to roll back through, check air pressure and things like that. For the most part, they let us do just about everything other than put gas back in the car and we were still short on the left front of the car.". (Boston Globe)
TOUGH DEBUT FOR TOYOTAAutomaker picks 'difficult year' to join NASCAR May 11, 2007
" Reutimann said it's a particularly difficult proposition for startup teams. "You're basically coming in with a clean slate and you're having to build a car where there was none and teams where there were no teams," he said. Aust said that while Toyota has been involved in motor sports for years, NASCAR racing brings a new set of demands. "Even though we have been building engines that are on the higher side of technology, these are race engines and you still have to be able to understand those... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Sports)
Drivers aren't the only talents on the merry-go-round of the silly season. Apr 19, 2007
Pat Tryson, who had been the crew chief of the No. 6 car in '06, then moved to Greg Biffle's team and took over for Doug Richert. Bob Osbourne, who had been the crew chief of the No. 99 before switching to Jamie McMurray and the No. 26 for '06, returned to Carl Edwards' team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fits, few starts for Toyota teams in maiden Cup voyage Mar 15, 2007
Toyota teams struggling to get off the ground - USATODAY.com. Buy and sell tickets to premium and sold out events. (USA Today -- Sports)
Vickers OK with Vegas testing Feb 3, 2007
"Testing wrapped up Tuesday. Vickers' fastest time came that day when he reached a speed of 184.818 miles per hour, which was 23rd fastest.After a successful run with Hendrick Motorsports, Vickers is a part of a fledgling team, one that is making the much-publicized leap to Toyota."It's definitely going to be a challenge," Vickers said. "There's a lot of work involved with building this team. "At age 20 in 2003, Vickers became the youngest series champion in NASCAR history when he won the Busch... (Foster's Daily Democrat)
Camrys blending in NASCAR garage Jan 14, 2007
And some well-known crew chiefs, Matt Borland and Doug Richert among them, are leading the Toyota effort. "Some came from other [Cup] teams, some from Busch teams some from truck teams, and we've got some new people," Gaunt said. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Biffle bounces back from scary accident Jan 11, 2007
" As he prepares for this new season, Biffle is focusing on building a relationship with crew chief Pat Tryson. Biffle was teamed with the veteran in a companywide Roush Racing shake-up, the fallout of a disappointing 2006 season. Because all five Roush cars made NASCAR's Chase for the championship in 2005, with Biffle finishing second in the final standings, expectations were even higher for 2006. But only two Roush cars made the Chase. Neither challenged for the title, and Biffle finished 13th... (News & Observer -- Sports)
NASCAR- Top Headlines In 2007 Dec 28, 2006
Also, winning crew chiefs such as Matt Borland and Doug Richert will join the Toyota family in 2007. 3. (Suite101.com)
Parsons: Kahne, Johnson award winners Dec 22, 2006
Crew Chief of the YearLast year I split this award between Tony Stewart's crew chief Greg Zipadelli and Doug Richert, who was then crew chief for Greg Biffle. This year there's no split. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Thursday's Sports Briefs Dec 7, 2006
" "UM people knew that I had been offered the president of the Cleveland Browns job," Kosar told the newspaper. "They knew I wanted to get back into football and asked if I'd be interested in the UM job. At first it was just flattering, but then I thought, 'Yeah, I'd really like to look into it. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Richert Gets New Job, Newman Gets New Crew Chief Dec 7, 2006
Mike has big shoes to fill, but Roger [Penske] has always been a big believer in promoting from within. TBO.com AdLinks Site Tools. (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Greg Biffle struggled in '06, but can a crew overhaul help himrecapture his promise? Nov 28, 2006
Just like a baseball manager whose team falls short, Doug Richert, who's been Biffle's crew chief since August '03, has been replaced for '07. To reignite Biffle's Cup career Roush has moved crew chief, Pat Tryson, over from Mark Martin, who's going into semi-retirement, and obtained a new lookby tapping Ameriquest Mortgage -- which had been a Busch Series sponsor -- to help foot the bill instead of the National Guard. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
After winning his first Cup title, Jimmie Johnson has every reason to post SI.com's report card on his refrigerator at home. Nov 22, 2006
Crew chief Doug Richert will be replaced next year. Grade: B. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Notebook: Biffle finishes on high note Nov 20, 2006
Pat Tryson will move from the No. 6, which has been driven by Mark Martin, to work with Biffle, while current Biffle crew chief Doug Richert will get another job in the Roush organization. I love Doug, Biffle said. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Biffle a 3-time winner Nov 20, 2006
Biffle's victory came in his final race with Doug Richert as his crew chief. The veteran Richert, who led Biffle to 10 of his 11 Cup victories, is being replaced by Pat Tryson. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Earnhardt Jr. theorizes on ratings dip Nov 13, 2006
Pat Tryson, who has been leading Mark Martin's No. 6 team, will move to the No. 16 of Greg Biffle, replacing Doug Richert. Veteran crew chief Jimmy Fennig, who has been in charge of Roush's Busch and Craftsman Truck Series efforts, will move to the No. 6 car, which will be driven next year by rookie David Ragan. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Roush shakes it up after letdown season Nov 11, 2006
Raleigh Durham Cary Chapel Hill. It was just unfortunate, but luckily everyone is all right and we will go on. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Roush racers are favored Aug 19, 2006
On Sunday Biffle's crew chief Doug Richert will have his driver in the same car he ran at both events at Pocono Raceway earlier this season. Pocono is a track similar to Michigan, and in June Biffle started seventh and came home sixth there while in July he began 20th and posted a 24th-place result. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Cup contenders Aug 4, 2006
Roush Racing, No. 16 Ford, Doug Richert. One victory, five top-fives, 10 top-10s. (USA Today -- Sports)
More than just lugnuts Jul 29, 2006
Doug Richert, Roush Racing, Greg Biffle. He's been a crew chief for 21 seasons, and at age 20 guided Dale Earnhardt to the 1980 Winston Cup title. (Florida Today)
Tony's time in Michigan Jun 16, 2006
On Sunday Biffle's crew chief Doug Richert has his driver in the same car he took to Victory Lane last year at Michigan, and its also the car Biffle won with at Homestead at the end of last season. A key thing to watch with Biffle is that his being 12th in the championship standings has him racing for points, and that might make him less aggressive for a win if he feels that by trying for one late in race he could put in jeopardy a solid finish and the points that go with it. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Luck Hasn't Been With Biffle Jun 3, 2006
" It follows that bad luck is the lack of adequate preparation. Which brings us to NASCAR driver Greg Biffle, who has led more miles than anyone and more laps than all but Tony Stewart, yet sits 13th in the Nextel Cup points standings after 12 races. Biffle is talented enough to win a championship. He drives for a team that's good enough to win championships, which we know because Roush Racing has won two of the past three titles. What's amiss is that Biffle and the No. 16 Ford team have an... (Tampa Bay Online, FL -- Sports)
Team reports May 19, 2006
" Last week: Hamlin finished 10th at Darlington and took Rookie of the Race honors for the fifth time this season. He became the seventh first-year driver to earn a top-10 finish Darlington in the last eight seasons. Hamlin jumped three spots in the standings to 13th, 76 points out of the top 10. Etc.: Hamlin won his third pole and second race of the NASCAR Busch Series at Darlington. The victory enabled him to move into third place in the Busch Series chase for the championship. No. 16 Ford,... (USA Today -- Sports)
Biffle's unlucky streak ends May 16, 2006
"There was a couple of times the next day that I did ask him if he had slit his wrists yet," Doug Richert said, joking. The situation was never that dire for Biffle, who could have won at least four of the first 10 races but didn't because a streak of bad luck sabotaged almost every decent finish. (Sunspot.net -- Sports)
Biffle finally makes it back to Victory Lane May 15, 2006
There was a couple of times the next day that I did ask him if he had slit his wrists yet, Doug Richert said, only half-joking. The situation was never that dire for Biffle, who could have won at least four of the first 10 races but didnt because a streak of bad luck sabotaged almost every decent finish. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Biffle fights off all contenders with impressive Darlington win May 15, 2006
"Man, after what we've been through, we needed this," said his crew chief, Doug Richert. Biffle used the lapped car of Ken Schrader as a pick to escape Gordon's strongest bid, with two laps left. (Orlando Sentinel -- Sports)
Drivers faced own hard day's night Apr 25, 2006
"It's frustrating as hell," said crew chief Doug Richert, forced to speak for the team because Biffle was so upset he left without commenting. There is a silver lining for Biffle, though. (Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star, VA)
For NASCAR Stars, Drama in the Desert Apr 25, 2006
" Stewart is a notoriously slow starter every year, usually needing until midsummer to hit his stride. Not so this season: He's got five top-five finishes -- including a victory -- through the first eight races. That's bad news to the rest of the field. Although Stewart is only in fifth place in the points standings, history has shown he should surge this summer and put himself in position to be the driver to beat in the Chase for the championship. Biffle, meanwhile, would probably kill for some... (Herald Sun)
Biffle's girlfriend chews out Busch's fiancee Apr 11, 2006
so many times this year weve had a good car and we just cant complete it, crew chief Doug Richert said. We certainly dont have the luck going our way this year, but we can turn it around. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Bad luck has doomed Greg Biffle all year, but he's due to turn things around soon. Apr 8, 2006
The move to go with a spring that hadn't been tested, on a green-flag run, was an uncharacteristic mental lapse by Biffle and his crew chief, Doug Richert, but don't expect them to make a similar mistake on Sunday. It says here that the Biff kick-starts his season by making his first trip to Victory Lane. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
Kahne primed for Atlanta Mar 17, 2006
Biffle's crew chief Doug Richert feels pretty confident about his driver's chances at Atlanta. After running well at this oval in the past, Richert says the No. 16 team will just take those setups and tweak them a little bit. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Parsons: Expect Roush revival Feb 25, 2006
Crew chief Doug Richert says he is taking the same car Biffle rode to Victory Lane in last November at Homestead. advertisement. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Daytona Preseason Thunder, day 8 ... Jan 18, 2006
" He has seen no change in his team; crew chief Doug Richert and crew are proceeding as if the 2005 season hadn't ended, Biffle says, and he's heartened by the can-do attitude and energy in his garage bay. "Our guys are working like they're behind competition right now," he said. "That's how hard they're working. " Given a choice, Biffle admits he would fast-forward to this season's Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup, the final 10 races of the season. Following race No. 26 at Richmond International... (Motor Sport)
On-the-job bonding at Daytona test Jan 9, 2006
In 1982, Junior Johnson appointed three crew chiefs tri-captain scenario ith Mike Hill, Doug Richert and myself. We didn't have an engineer and shock specialist. (Fox Sports -- NASCAR)
