Donnie Wingo Named Crew Chief for Wood Brothers:

  • NASCAR veteran Donnie Wingo has been named crew chief of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion. Wingo will assume the role immediately and will be atop the #21 pit box next weekend in Charlotte. ‘Its really an honor to be on top of the pit box for the No. 21,’ said Wingo. ‘Anyone in NASCAR knows the historic significance and what the Wood Brothers have meant to NASCAR. The No. 21 is iconic in this sport and its a great privilege to be associated with this team. Im eager to get to Charlotte next weekend and see what we can do as a team.’ Wingo most recently served at the crew chief for Roush Fenway Racings #6 Sprint Cup team with driver David Ragan. During his 27-year NASCAR career, he has worked with drivers ranging from Dick Trickle, Ricky Rudd, Jimmy Spencer, Juan Pablo-Montoya, Jamie McMurray and Morgan Shepherd. The #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Ford Fusion and driver Bill Elliott will be back on track next week in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.(Wood Brothers Racing)(10-8-2010)