Phil Hammer has been named crew chief at Tyler Jet Motorsports, team owner Tim Beverley announced Friday. Hammer, 41, will join the team on Monday, June 8th. Prior to joining Tyler Jet Motorsports, Hammer spent the previous four seasons (1994 – 1997) with Hendrick Motorsports. He served two years as chassis specialist for the #24 car of Jeff Gordon, then was named crew chief for Ken Schrader’s #25 machine. During the 1997 campaign, Hammer was involved in research and development for the Hendrick team.(6-5-98)
