as a consultant – One of the most successful drivers in NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series history is joining the #98 Liberty Racing team as a consultant, team owner Jim Herrick announced Monday. Rick Carelli begins the assignment at the Ram Tough 200 at Gateway in Madison, Illinois on Friday, August 20. By joining the Porter-Cable Racing team, Carelli is united with crew chief Rodney Haygood, who directed him to two of his NCTS victories. Haygood joined Liberty Racing in July. Carelli also had a long-time relationship with driver Kevin Harvick. During Harvick’s childhood, his father, Mike was Carelli’s crew chief.(Porter Cable PR)(8-17-1999)
