Bill Elliott will make his return to Nextel Cup racing with a proven winner atop his pit box.The Wood Brothers/JTG race has assigned veteran crew chief Michael “Fatback” McSwain to lead the crew that will prepare the #21 Ford for Elliott’s debut with the Wood team in next week’s Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. McSwain had been working in a supervisory position at the Wood Brosthers team.(Atlanta Journal-Constitution), been told that Ernie Cope, the former crew chief, has taken over McSwains supervisory position.(5-19-2007) UPDATE: Michael Fatback McSwain is moving back to a familiar role for the Wood Brothers/JTG race teamthat of Crew Chief. McSwain handled the crew chief duties on Jon Wood’s #21 Motorcraft Ford in the Nextel Open. Next week, McSwain will begin working with former champion Bill Elliott, in preparation for their first event together, the Coca Cola 600 at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Elliott will be driving the #21 Air Force Ford Fusion.(Wood Brothers/JTG Racing PR)(5-20-2007)
