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• Noah Gragson Has a New Crew Chief for 2026

Grant Hutchens replaces Drew Blickensderfer, who is now FRM's competition director....2026
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• Front Row Motorsports shuffles personnel, names new crew chief for Gragson

On Friday, Front Row Motorsports announced some personnel changes to its organization. Of note, Noah Gragson and the No. 4 team will have a new crew chief this year.Grant Hutchens will sit atop the pit box for Gragson this year, replacing Drew Blickensderfer, who moves into the role of Competition Director. Hutchens has worked as a Cup crew chief before, but only in a handful of races between ...K...2026
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• Front Row Motorsports announces changes to competition staff for 2026 season

Front Row Motorsports (FRM) today announced several leadership updates within its Competition department ahead of the 2026 NASCAR Cup and Truck Series‘ seasons. Drew Blickensderfer will transition from his prior role as Crew Chief of the No. 4 and Noah Gragson and will become the organization‘s Competition Director. In his new role, Blickensderfer will work […]...2026
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• Noah Gragson to Drive No. 4 in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season

Noah Gragson to Drive No. 4 in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season Drew Blickensderfer to Call Shots for Gragson and Team Having secured Noah Gragson on a multi-year agreement in July to drive in the NASCAR Cup Series starting in 2025, Front Row Motorsports (FRM) is excited to announce Gragson will drive the No. 4 Ford Mustang Dark Horse, entering the team into a new era. The Las Vegas, ...2025
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• Noah Gragson reacts to driving No. 4 car, working with Drew Blickensderfer at Front Row Motorsports

This season Noah Gragson will embark on his third season in the NASCAR Cup Series with his third team. It hasn’t been easy, but Gragson is still around....2025
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• Rodney Childers reacts to Noah Gragson landing No. 4 car at Front Row Motorsports

This NASCAR season, the No. 4 car will be with Front Row Motorsports with Noah Gragson behind the wheel and Drew Blickensderfer on the box. For Rodney Childers, this is a big change....2025
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• STEWART-HAAS RACING: Bluegreen Vacations Duels Breakdown

Date: Feb. 16, 2023Event: Bluegreen Vacations DuelSeries: NASCAR Cup SeriesLocation: Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway (2.5-mile oval)Format: Twin 150-mile qualifying races that set the field for the Daytona 500 Duel No. 1 Winner: Joey Logano of Team Penske (Ford)Duel No. 2 Winner: Aric Almirola of Stewart-...2023
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• Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer comments on Bubba Wallace’s hard crash at Pocono

RPM crew chief Drew Blickensderfer talks about how his driver Bubba Wallace is doing after a hard crash at Pocono....2018
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• What Spencer Gallagher’s suspension means for his team, NASCAR future

Alan Cavanna, Austin Dillon, and Drew Blickensderfer explain NASCAR's drug testing policy and what Spencer Gallagher's failed test means for him and his team....2018
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• MENCS: Regan Smith To Pilot the No. 43 at Dover
DOVER, Del. — Regan Smith, who filled in for the injured Aric Almirola a week ago at the Coca-Cola 600, will be behind the wheel of the No. 43 again this weekend as the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to the Monster Mile. The announcement, made by Richard Petty Motorsports on Wednesday, comes on the heels of Smith’s 22nd place last week in the series longest race. “I keep saying it, but I’m...2017
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• Aric Almirola Provides Injury Update
Richard Petty Motorsports driver Aric Almirola addressed the media Friday morning at Charlotte Motor Speedway to update his condition of the back injury he sustained last weekend during a crash at Kansas Speedway. “I’m glad to be able to sit here and talk to you all this morning,” Almirola said. “I want to thank God. I didn’t think I was that lucky, but after talking to all the doctors in Kansas a...2017
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• Drew Blickensderfer, Aric Almirola crew chief, breaks down penalty
2017

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• NASCAR Hands Down Penalties to Richard Petty Motorsports
On Wednesday, NASCAR announced penalties for the No. 43 team of Richard Petty Motorsports driven by Aric Almirola for infractions that occurred last weekend at Talladega Superspeedway. The L1 penalty was levied due to the No. 43 Ford Fusion failing inspection on the LIS. The penalty included a $65,000 fine and three race suspension for crew chief, Drew Blickensderfer. The team will also be docked ...2017
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• Richard Petty Motorsports Handed Suspension after Talladega
By David Morgan, NASCAR Editor The number of crew chiefs suspended from this weekend’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway has now grown to three as Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Aric Almirola, was penalized for post-race inspection issues after last Sunday’s race at Talladega. After Almirola finished fourth in the GEICO 500, NASCAR announced that the No. 43 team had fai...2017
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• NASCAR suspends crew chief for Aric Almirola for 3 races
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — The crew chief for Aric Almirola is the latest to earn a NASCAR suspension for a failed inspection. Drew Blickensderfer was suspended three races because Almirola’s fourth-place car at Talladega Superspeedway had too much rear skew. He was also fined $65,000 and Almirola was docked 35 points. It is the same penalty Brad Keselowski’s team earned earlier this year, and Team Pe...2017
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• Almirola Fails Post-Race Inspection
It was arguably one of Aric Almirola’s best overall weekends as a driver in NASCAR, but the Florida driver could be facing a big penalty after failing post-race inspection at Talladega Superspeedway. Almirola scored the win during Saturday’s Sparks Energy 300 for Biagi-Denbeste Racing, and followed that up on Sunday with a fourth-place finish. He was in contention for the win during most of the ra...2017
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2026
"Grant Hutchens replaces Drew Blickensderfer, who is now FRM's competition director."

2025
"Noah Gragson reacts to driving No. 4 car, working with Drew Blickensderfer at Front Row Motorsports"

2024
"Drew Blickensderfer, who is the crew chief of the Number 10 team for Preece‘s teammate Noah Gragson, explained there were bolts that were not installed correctly."

2023
"However, crew chief Drew Blickensderfer laid it all out yesterday."

2022
"Drew Blickensderfer has joined Stewart-Haas Racing as Aric Almirola‘s crew chief for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, SHR announced Jan."

2021
"Drew Blickensderfer, the crew chief of Michael McDowell's Number 34 Ford, and Seth Barbour, crew chief of Anthony Alfredo's Number 38 Ford, were both ejected from the track after NASCAR officials found unapproved deck lid extensions on their respective cars."

2020
"Drew Blickensderfer will crew chief and Tim … The post Is Hailie Deegan Making Her Truck Debut at Kansas?"

2019
"Drew Blickensderfer talks about his role in the Daniel Suárez and Michael McDowell scuffle"

2018
"Joey Logano and Drew Blickensderfer share their level of concern for Jimmie Johnson and the Number 48 team after two disastrous races to start the year."

2017
"Drew Blickensderfer, AJ Allmendinger, and Larry Mac give their take on race format changes"

2016
"The 'NASCAR Race Hub' crew, along with Michael Waltrip, Drew Blickensderfer and Michael Waltrip, debate which Hendrick Motorsports driver will finish best in the standings in 2016."

2015
"Richard Petty Motorsports announced Tuesday afternoon that garage area veteran Kevin "Bono" Manion will replace Drew Blickensderfer as crew chief on the Number 9 RPM Ford of Sam Hornish Jr."

2014
"ran a partial schedule last year for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Nationwide Series, and will be partnered with Drew Blickensderfer."

• Ryan Preece's early exit from Dover a result of incorrectly installed bolts

The fire in Ryan Preece‘s Stewart-Haas Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse at Dover Motor Speedway was the result of a mistake by the No. 41 team. Drew Blickensderfer, who is the crew chief of the No. 10 team for Preece‘s teammate Noah Gragson, explained there were bolts that were not installed correctly. Preece retired from […]...2024
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• Aric Almirola is 75/1 to win at Fontana
ARIC ALMIROLA Fontana Race Advance No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing Event Overview ● Event: Pala Casino 400 (Round 2 of 36) ● Time/Date: 3:30 p.m. EDT on Sunday, Feb. 26 ● Location: Auto Club Speedway in Fontana, California ● Layout: 2-mile oval ● Laps/Miles: 200 laps/400 miles&nbs...2023
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• STEWART-HAAS RACING: Bluegreen Vacations Duels Breakdown
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• Aric Almirola is 30/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
ARIC ALMIROLA Daytona Speedweek Pole Qualifying | Duel | Daytona 500No. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing Event Overview Wednesday, Feb. 15: Daytona 500 qualifying (single-lap qualifying to determine pole for the Daytona 500)● Time/TV/Radio: 8 p.m. ET on FS1/MRN/SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Thursday, Feb. 16: Bluegreen Vacat...2023
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• Aric Almirola is 40/1 to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
ARIC ALMIROLA Busch Light Clash at The ColiseumNo. 10 Smithfield Ford Mustang for Stewart-Haas Racing Event Overview ● Event: Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum● Time/Date: 5 p.m. EST on Sunday, Feb. 5● Location: Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum● Layout: Quarter-mile oval● Format: 150-lap Feature with a 27-car field set by Hea...2023
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• NASCAR Cup: Darrell Wallace Jr. gets new crew chief
Derek Stamets will be the crew chief for Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. on the No. 43 Richard Petty Motorsports Chevrolet team in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series in 2019, RPM announced Wednesday. He replaces Drew Blickensderfer, who has moved to Front Row Motorsports. Stamets has been a lead engineer with RPM since 2012. “Derek was a logical decision for us to move up,” Richard Petty Motorsports...2019
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• NASCAR Cup: Front Row Motorsports reveals crew chief lineup
On Wednesday, Front Row Motorsports revealed its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series crew-chief lineup for 2019, announcing that Drew Blickensderfer will be the crew chief on the No. 34 Ford team of Michael McDowell, and Mike Kelley will be the crew chief for Matt Tifft on the No. 36 team. Derrick Finley, who was crew chief on the No. 34 team last year, remains with FRM, moving to the position Techni...2019
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• Aric Almirola Provides Injury Update
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• NASCAR Hands Down Penalties to Richard Petty Motorsports
2017

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• Richard Petty Motorsports Handed Suspension after Talladega
2017

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• Aric Almirola is 75/1 to win at Fontana
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• STEWART-HAAS RACING: Bluegreen Vacations Duels Breakdown
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• Aric Almirola is 30/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
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• Aric Almirola is 40/1 to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
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• Richard Petty Motorsports announces new crew chief for Aric Almirola
Aric Almirola will have a new crew chief at the top of the pit box, beginning this weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.On Tuesday afternoon, Richard Petty Motorsports announced Drew Blickensderfer will take over crew chief responsibilities for the No. 43, previously held by Trent Owens."We are continuing to analyze every part of our organizations and make adjustments where needed," said Brian Moffitt,...2016
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• NXS: Jeb Burton Enters Las Vegas with Momentum
Jeb Burton didn’t know what his 2016 NASCAR season would hold in January, but after a strong run at Atlanta that saw him run inside the top-10 all race long, he hopes to run for an XFINITY Series championship and keep his momentum heading into Las Vegas. Following an unsuccessful bid for Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year in 2015, Burton has taken the reigns of the No. 43 for Richard Petty Motorsports ...2016
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• Richard Petty Motorsports names new crew chief for Hornish
Richard Petty Motorsports announced Tuesday afternoon that garage area veteran Kevin "Bono" Manion will replace Drew Blickensderfer as crew chief on the No. 9 RPM Ford of Sam Hornish Jr., effectively immediately....2015
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• 'NASCAR Race Hub' breaks down why change is important in NASCAR
2017
• 'NASCAR Race Hub' breaks down Jimmie Johnson's Clash troubles
Drew Blickensderfer breaks down Jimmie Johnson's troubles at the Clash...2017
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• Was Matt Kenseth's Penalty Too Severe?
Chad Knaus, Brendan Gaughan and Drew Blickensderfer are in-studio to debate the severity of Matt Kenseth's penalty stemming from Martinsville....2015
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• Drew Blickensderfer Crew Chief for Aric Almirola in 2022
Drew Blickensderfer has joined Stewart-Haas Racing as Aric Almirola‘s crew chief for the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season, SHR announced Jan. 4. Blickensderfer replaces Mike Bugarewicz, who moves to a performance director role within the team. “With the Next Gen car being brand new, there will be continuous development on it every time it turns ... Read more...2022
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• RPM Names Manion Crew Chief on '9'
Kevin Manion has replaced Drew Blickensderfer as crew chief of the No. 9 Sprint Cup Series team for driver Sam Hornish Jr....2015
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• Stewart-Haas Racing crew chief Drew Blickensderfer opens up about team struggles in 2023

There is no denying that Stewart-Haas Racing had a rough 2023 season. However, crew chief Drew Blickensderfer laid it all out yesterday. Put simply, the NASCAR team just didn’t live up to expectations, even with an all-time great like Kevin Harvick....2023
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• Which Hendrick Motorsports driver will have the best 2016 season?
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1. Denny Hamlin

2. Kyle Larson

3. NASCAR XFINITY Series

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432. Drew Blickensderfer

• Front Row Motorsports shuffles personnel, names new crew chief for Gragson
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• Noah Gragson to Drive No. 4 in 2025 NASCAR Cup Series Season
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• Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer reveals Ryan Preece fire almost happened to all four Stewart-Haas cars

At Dover, Ryan Preece’s day was more or less over before it began. Drew Blickensderfer, crew chief for Noah Gragson revealed why. Preece was an early DNF in the NASCAR race....2024
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• Aric Almirola is 75/1 to win at Fontana
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• STEWART-HAAS RACING: Bluegreen Vacations Duels Breakdown
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• Aric Almirola is 30/1 to win 2023 Daytona 500
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• Aric Almirola is 40/1 to win 2023 Busch Light Clash
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• Blake Harris New Crew Chief for Michael McDowell
Michael McDowell‘s new crew chief in the NASCAR Cup Series in 2022 will be Blake Harris, FRM announced Jan. 6. Harris replaces the departing Drew Blickensderfer, who moved to Stewart-Haas Racing earlier this week. His previous role was car chief. He did, however, serve as crew chief for one race in 2020, guiding Martin Truex ... Read more...2022
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• Crew chief Drew Blickensderfer to leave FRM

The veteran CC has spent nearly 400 races atop the pit box at the Cup level. He worked with Roush Fenway Racing, Richard Petty Motorsports, and Richard Childress Racing before joining Front Row Motorsports in 2019.Blickensderfer won in his very first race as a Cup Series crew chief, taking victory in the 2009 Daytona 500 with driver Matt Kenseth. He and Kenseth would win the very next weekend ...K...2021
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• Two NASCAR Cup crew chiefs ejected from Daytona

Drew Blickensderfer, the crew chief of Michael McDowell's No. 34 Ford, and Seth Barbour, crew chief of Anthony Alfredo's No. 38 Ford, were both ejected from the track after NASCAR officials found unapproved deck lid extensions on their respective cars. Both cars belong to Front Row Motorsports.Both drivers will start Saturday night's Cup Series race from the rear of the field and further ...Keep r...2021
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