TimTuttleInside Nascar Near-rare triple bodes well for Kyle Busch and new crew chief. Nov 11, 2009
He turned to teammates Mike Ford (Denny Hamlin's crew chief) and Greg Zipadelli (Joey Logano's crew chief) for a baseline on the car at the start of the weekend, then made changes ... "Mike Ford and Greg Zipadelli helped us out a lot," Rogers said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Fuel call marks Rogers' debut as crew chief Nov 9, 2009
Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Joey Logano, married into Hurley's family, and Hurley attended his first NASCAR race at Watkins Glen, N.Y., not far from where he grew up. Because he is based in Houston, Hurley decided to become a regular at the Texas track. (News & Observer -- Sports)
Addington replaced as crew chief for Kyle Busch Oct 28, 2009
Rogers joined JGR in 1998 and spent six seasons working for crew chief Greg Zipadelli on Tony Stewart's team. Rogers was part of Stewart's 2002 championship crew. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Wait Till Next Year Aug 21, 2009
Crew chief Greg Zipadelli can now work off the driver's own notes rather than those of Tony Stewart, which helps get setups dialed in quicker at the track. Combine that with the calm, confident demeanor behind the wheel of a driver who knows he belongs in Cup, and there's nowhere to go but up heading into 2010. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart holds off Ambrose at Watkins Glen Aug 13, 2009
All of Stewart s previous success at The Glen came with crew chief Greg Zipadelli at Joe Gibbs Racing. Darian Grubb was atop the pit box this time for Stewart-Haas Racing. (Longview Daily News, WA)
JGR stars Busch, Hamlin struggle at Indianapolis Jul 28, 2009
The 19-year-old started at the back of the field after crew chief Greg Zipadelli switched engines overnight. Patiently picking his way through the field, Logano climbed to 12th in his first start at the famed 2. (Longview Daily News, WA)
In The Pits: Pattie saves Montoya's day in Indy Jul 28, 2009
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) -Brian Pattie doesn't really come to mind when listing NASCAR's best crew chiefs, a distinction probably reserved for guys like Chad Knaus, Greg Zipadelli, or maybe even Alan Gustafson. Pattie doesn't have their wins, championships or reputations. (MSNBC -- Sports)
Tom BowlesNASCAR POWER RANKINGS Jul 3, 2009
Any thoughts Stewart was estranged from his former team were put to rest on Sunday, as he was one of the first to congratulate rookie Joey Logano and longtime crew chief Greg Zipadelli on their hard-fought victory. "I'm happy with our run, but proud for those guys too," he said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Gibbs expecting many more wins from Logano Jul 3, 2009
"Do I need to tell the truth on that?'' the former NFL coach replied, grinning. The kid who started driving when he was 4 years old, wheeling a go-kart around the yard of his father's hazardous waste disposal business in Portland, Conn., is now 19 and racing with the big boys in NASCAR. On his journey to the Sprint Cup series, Logano has proved over and over that he is a phenom, winning races at every level. Now he's a winner in Cup, the youngest driver to reach Victory Lane in NASCAR's 61-year... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Logano expected to get many more wins Jul 2, 2009
Crew chief Greg Zipadelli gambled on leaving the youngster on track as his gas ran low, and the rain came just in time, giving Logano the win in his 20th Cup start. At 19 years, 1 month and 4 days, he is more than a year younger than Kyle Busch was in 2005 when he won for the first time at 20 years, 4 months and 2 days. (MSNBC -- Sports)
NASCAR: Q&A with Joey Logano Jul 1, 2009
It's motivating just to keep seeing yourself getting better and working with Zippy (crew chief Greg Zipadelli) and all of the guys and getting that communication going helps us improve a lot, too. Q: You grew up 178 miles from New Hampshire and you consider the track your home. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Rain helps Logano get first Sprint Cup win Jul 1, 2009
Logano credited to crew chief Greg Zipadelli, who worked with Stewart throughout the years he spent at JGR and stayed when Stewart left this season to become an owner-driver. He went for it and I was just lucky enough to be in the seat, Logano said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Zipadelli Deserves The Credit For Logano's First Win Jun 30, 2009
(Sports Network) - Joey Logano didn't have the best car Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, but his crew chief, Greg Zipadelli, made the best call in the rain-shortened race. Logano, 19, became the youngest driver ever to win a race in the series, but it came in the most unusual circumstances. (ABC 7 News, DC)
BruceMartinInside Racing Logano's win surprised many, including team owner Joe Gibbs. Jun 30, 2009
But team owner Joe Gibbs and crew chief Greg Zipadelli realized the boy had talent, and they were willing to stand by the toaster until Logano popped out. "This is so special," Logano said. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
NASCAR: Logano gets lucky with rain Jun 29, 2009
In what crew chief Greg Zipadelli called the "craziest" finish he's ever seen, Logano was out front on a different pit cycle when rain washed out the final 28 laps. The rookie was able to pit later than anyone else because he pitted after his spin. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Logano gets first Cup win in rain Jun 29, 2009
He also inherited veteran crew chief Greg Zipadelli, who worked with Stewart through that entire period. (Zipadelli) said to just stay out, rain s in the area, Logano said. (Columbia Daily Herald, TN)
Sprint Cup win by Logano, 19, at Loudon, N.H. a teen drama Jun 29, 2009
At the same time, Logano s crew chief, Greg Zipadelli, looked at the radar on his war wagon. Rain was approaching. (Boston Globe)
Stewart’s weekend at Loudon wasn’t a total loss Jun 29, 2009
As pleased as Stewart was with his car s outcome, he was just as happy to see his old No. 20 team and good friend Greg Zipadelli earn yesterday s win. Stewart raced with Zipadelli under the Home Depot banner for 11 seasons before leaving the No. 20 s seat to launch Stewart-Haas Racing. (Boston Globe)
Logano becomes youngest to win Sprint Cup race Jun 29, 2009
"It's crazy," crew chief Greg Zipadelli said. "Everything (at) the end went our way. You can't control the weather. The only thing we can do is try to play it to our hand.". (USA Today -- Sports)
With lots of help, Stewart’s doing fine on his own Jun 26, 2009
Daunting task When Stewart walked away from Gibbs, longtime sponsor Home Depot, and crew chief-for-life Greg Zipadelli, fellow drivers thought he might have inhaled too many exhaust fumes. Bad economy. (Boston Globe)
Check out police cars, vintage wheels Jun 16, 2009
I made the trip to Infineon with crew chief Greg Zipadelli to prepare for the June 21 Sprint Cup race at the track. NASCAR's testing ban didn't allow me to run the No. 20 Home Depot Toyota, so I drove a couple of old ASA stock cars Tuesday and Wednesday to learn the course. (USA Today -- Sports)
Hamlin, Stewart good bets at Pocono Jun 6, 2009
This will be Logano's first start at Pocono, but with a solid, experienced crew chief like Greg Zipadelli he should be able to capitalize on his recent momentum and put in a solid top-15 run. By the numbers: In the first seven races of the season Logano had an average finish of 30. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Tom BowlesINSIDE NASCAR May 30, 2009
A more likely option would be pairing Earnhardt with a guy like Greg Zipadelli, a "put up or shut up" kind of guy who led Tony Stewart to a pair of championships and Brickyard 400 wins with Joe Gibbs. Most important of all, it's time to find out how much of the blame for this season falls on the driver and not the team. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
NASCAR notes May 28, 2009
Crew chief Greg Zipadelli believes the team is learning "what Joey wants and we're trying to give him what he wants. We continue to do things methodically, let him grow, not put him in a predicament. We just have to continue to build positive momentum.". . (USA Today -- Sports)
Logano hoping Nashville win provides boost Apr 16, 2009
Logano is quick to thank to his teammates, and Gibbs is encouraged by the quickly improving relationship between Logano and Cup crew chief Greg Zipadelli, who guided Stewart to Cup titles in 2002 and 2005. Many times the car will kind of fool you, Gibbs said. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Long shot Papis makes it three-man rookie race Mar 6, 2009
The much-heralded teen discovered by Mark Martin at age 14 is working with a seasoned crew headed by veteran crew chief Greg Zipadelli and his equipment is as good as anyone s in the elite series. There would be plenty of eyebrows raised if, somehow, former Formula One driver Scott Speed or Max Papis, another former open-wheel racer, beat out Logano in the rookie race. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Logano diary Mar 6, 2009
I feel I'm giving better information to crew chief Greg Zipadelli so the team can improve the car. Sometimes it takes going the wrong way on making adjustments a couple of times before you figure out the right way. (USA Today -- Sports)
Logano learning the ropes with maiden voyage in California Feb 26, 2009
And Greg Zipadelli, my crew chief, has been real patient with me as we've gone along, which is key. I think our communication and relationship is getting a lot better since the beginning of the season. (USA Today -- Sports)
2009 Sprint Cup Series drivers glance Feb 15, 2009
CREW CHIEF: Greg Zipadelli. NOTES: Wunderkind has big shoes to fill in his first full season in Cup, replacing two-time champion Tony Stewart, who has moved on to his own team. (Longview Daily News, WA)
Getting up to speed Feb 13, 2009
The first person he tried to lure from Gibbs Racing was his crew chief, Greg Zipadelli, with whom Stewart worked, fought, and, inevitably, won during their 10-year run. When Zipadelli opted to stay put and mentor 18-year-old rookie driver Joey Logano, Stewart turned to car owner Rick Hendrick, who offered a couple of suggestions. (Boston Globe)
Being his own team's boss has Tony Stewart in fast company Feb 12, 2009
Questions loom nonetheless about whether Stewart will blow up on a bad weekend which happened often during his 10-year relationship with former crew chief Greg Zipadelli at Gibbs. Stewart insists he's more patient than people think, noting he couldn't own race teams and a track without some degree of temperance. (USA Today -- Sports)
TRACK STARS: Top 10 NASCAR storylines to keep an eye on Feb 11, 2009
But he inherits most of Stewart's old No. 20 team -- one of the best in the sport -- and Stewart' s former crew chief Greg Zipadelli will be a calming influence for Logano. There's no question he has talent; four years ago Mark Martin, who's not prone to hyperbole, predicted that Logano would one day be known as one of America's greatest of all-time stock car drivers. (SportsIllustrated.CNN)
The pressure is on for 'Sliced Bread' Logano in NASCAR Sprint Cup Feb 10, 2009
But none of those races came in the No. 20 car, with crew chief Greg Zipadelli and his team working on them. In 19 Nationwide starts after he reached his 18th birthday, Logano won once and had 14 finishes in the top 10. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
Bruce MartinINSIDE RACING Feb 8, 2009
" Darian Grubb is Tony Stewart's crew chief at Stewart-Haas Racing. It's the first time in his Cup career that Stewart will be working with a crew chief other than Greg Zipadelli. The team tested during the offseason at New Smyrna Speedway, a short track located about 25 miles from Daytona Beach. That track does not host NASCAR events, so it's fair game for teams that want to test -- an obvious loophole in the ban. But Grubb, who has an engineering degree from Virginia Tech and was a key player... (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Racing)
Stewart driven in quest to be winning owner Feb 7, 2009
"Not only did the move from driver to owner/driver take time to get adjusted to, fans also might have a hard time identifying Stewart.For the record, he's driving the No. 14 Chevrolet, not the No. 20 Toyota that he drove last season for Joe Gibbs Racing.Second, it's Stewart and not former endorsee Carl Edwards who will be seen in commercials urging fans to go to NASCAR's official office supply store, Office Depot. Third, Stewart has a new crew chief (Darian Grubb instead of longtime... (MSNBC -- Sports)
