This week’s 3M Performance 400 at Michigan International Speedway marks the return of crew chief Steve Letarte for Jeff Gordon, but the #24 team has not missed a beat in his six-race absence. In those six races, Gordon posted top-10 finishes in each of them – including four top-fives – and accumulated more points than any other driver, increasing his lead in the point standings by 173. “Jeff Meendering did a tremendous job filling in for Steve, but it’ll be great to have Steve back,” Gordon said. “I’ve been impressed with Steve’s ability to call a race, and he has given me great cars this year.”(Performance PR Plus)(8-16-2007)
