Talking about the potential crew chief situation for Dale Jarretts #88 UPS Ford and Doug Yates, the new Robert Yates Racing General Manager, starts to pull his cards closer to his vest. No response comes when names of current #38 Car Chief Shawn Parker and Jimmy Makar are mentioned Well see what comes available as far as crew chiefs, said Yates after several names were thrown at him. You know, right now, this time of year, its kind of tough because everyones under contract; and we respect that, just like we want our guys to respect their contracts. Were just kind of sitting back. We want to make sure when we do make a move that its a long-term situation.( Ford Racing ) AND see more past news on my #88 Team News and Links page .(4-27-2003) UPDATE: Yates Racing GM Doug Yates says a new crew chief has not been selected for Dale Jarrett despite speculation that Shawn Parker, the car chief for teammate Elliott Sadler, would get the job. Several names outside RYR have been mentioned, including Joe Gibbs Racing team manager Jimmy Makar, who is Jarrett’s brother-in-law. However, Greg Zipadelli, crew chief for Tony Stewart in Gibbs’ #20 car, says he doesn’t think Makar will go anywhere. For those on the Todd Parrott watch, one Yates insider says he doesn’t expect Parrott, the former team manager, to return.( Sporting News )(4-28-2003)
