Shawn Parker could become Dale Jarrett’s new crew chief, according to sources close to the Robert Yates team. And crew chief Greg Zipadelli says that there is nothing to the rumors that his own boss, General Manager Jimmy Makar, might move on to join the Yates team to work with Jarrett. Parker is a chassis specialist for the Elliott Sadler-Raymond Fox half of the Yates team. Parker was once a key member of the Jack Roush operation before moving on.( Winston Salem Journal )(4-26-2003) UPDATE: hearing shawn Parker has been named as the crew chief of the #88 UPS Ford and driver Dale Jarrett.(5-7-2003) UPDATE 2: Shawn Parker, former car chief for Winston Cup driver Elliott Sadler’s #38 Fords, is the new crew chief for Salder’s Robert Yates Racing teammate, Dale Jarrett, ThatsRacin.com has learned. An official annoucement of Parker’s promotion is expected Wednesday afternoon, but sources confirmed the move has been completed. Parker joined Sadler’s team this season from Roush Racing, where he served as car chief for driver Kurt Busch. Parker has no previous experience as a Winston Cup crew chief. The team released crew chief Brad Parrott last month and team manager Todd Parrott took an indefinite leave of absence. Garth Finley, who has served as interim crew chief for Jarrett since Brad Parrott’s departure, is expected to return to the role of team manager.( ThatsRacin.com )(5-7-2003) UPDATE 3: Also announced was the return of Jason Burdett to RYR as the #88s car chief. Burdett previously worked with the team and was a part of the 1999 championship team. He left RYR following the 2000 season and joined the No. 24 Hendrick Motorsports team and helped contribute to its 2001 championship effort. Burdett served as the car chief for Hendricks #48 car since 2002.( Ford Racing ), former #88 car chief, Darrell Morrow, was named the Shop Forman, Pit Crew Chart has been updated.(5-8-2003)
