Team
Richard Petty Motorsports #43
Owners: Richard Petty Motorsports
Driver: Reed Sorenson
Crew Chief: Mike Shiplett
Manufacturer/Make: DaimlerChrysler - Dodge
Model: Charger
Primary Sponsor: McDonalds, U.S. Air Force
Name
Reed Sorenson
Mike Shiplett
Tony Lunders
Phil Surgen
Tommy Chandler
Mike Harrold
Hartwell Pritchett
Alan Mincey
Chris Moyher
David Cropps
Jeff Seaburg
Brett Morrell
Bryan Jacobson
Ed Watkins
Joel Coronel
Chris Moore
James Antonozzi
Keith Barnwell
Position
Driver
Crew Chief
Car Chief/Rear Tire Changer
Engineer
Engine Tuner
Tire Specialist
Shock Specialist
Mechanic
Mechanic
Mechanic/ Catch Right Rear
Transporter Driver/Catch Can
Front Tire Carrier
Front Tire Changer
Jackman
Rear Tire Carrier
Gas Man
2nd Can Gas Man
Spotter
The RPM #43 Crew
Driver - Reed Sorenson
More About Reed's #43 RPM Team...
Mike Shiplett, Team Director, Amherst, OH
Head Coach for the Race Team. Ultimately Responsible to NASCAR for Team Activities including Rules Compliance. full bio
Tony Lunders, Car Director/Rear Tire Changer, Chehalils, WA
Oversees all mechanical work on the race car. Changes rear tires during a pit stop.
Phil Surgen, Engineer, Elmore, VT
Responsible for applying race car engineering research to a specific track. Makes changes to the race car based on feedback from the driver, crew, etc.
Mike Harrold, Tire Specialist, York, PA
Preparation of tires for race car and inspection after use.
David Cropps, Interior Mechanic, Mt. Airy, NC
Responsible for ensuring the driver is safe in the car.
Hartwell Pritchett, Shock Specialist, Durham, NC
Preparation, test and maintenance of shocks; documentation of shock preparation and performance.
Chris Moyher, Mechanic, Naugatuck, CT
Responsible for race car preparation, parts inspection and repair.
Jeff Seaburg, Transporter Driver/Catch Can, Las Vegas, NV
Drives the race car transporter to each track. Repsonsible for overall maintenance of the transporter. Catches any overflow fuel in a small can during a pit stop.
Allen Mincey, Mechanic, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
Responsible for race car preparation, parts inspection and repair.
Forest Henry, 2nd Transporter Driver, Williamsburg, VA
Drives race car transporter to events.
Tommy Chandler, Engine Tuner
General maintenance of engine at track; oversees post race inspection and tear down.
James Antenozzi, 2nd Can/Gas Runner, Rochester, NY
Holds second gas can for gas man during a pit stop; Refill gas cans after a pit stop.
Keith Barnwell, Spotter, Hudson, NC
Typically, the spotter stands in an area overlooking the track. The spotter provides advice to the driver and crew chief during the race and practice.
Ed Watkins, Jackman, Richmond, VA
Raises each side of the car so that tires can be changed during a pit stop.
Bryan Jacobsen, Front Tire Changer, Honesdale, PA
Removes lug nuts, removes the old tire, and tightens the new tires’ lug nuts during a pit stop.
Brett Morrell, Front Tire Carrier, Windham, ME
Brings the new front tires over the pit wall and guides them onto the studs
Joel Coronel, Rear Tire Carrier, Chehalish, WA
Brings the new rear tires over the pit wall and guides them onto the studs.
Chris Moore, Gas Man, Winchester, OH
Fills the car with gasoline during a pit stop.
Brett Cumming
Fitness Coach
Responsible for the fitness efforts of the crew. Designs workout programs and coaches the team during a pit stop and provides feedback after.
