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Gayle named crew chief for Sadler:

Elliott Sadler believes he can win the NASCAR Nationwide Series championship in 2013, and not just because the guy who won the last two titles is no longer in the series. Its because hes with a Joe Gibbs Racing team that has a strong Nationwide record as well as one that boasts capable, talented teammates. And its because Sadler, 37, has finished second the last two years and, quite frankly, hes had enough of being the guy who almost won the title. Sadler and Brian Vickers are part of a retooled effort for JGR, although Vickers made one start for the team last year. Sadler will pilot the#11 OneMain Financial Toyota, driven last year by Brian Scott. Vickers will slide into the teams #20 entry, one of two entries split among several drivers last season. The teams #18 will likely see several drivers behind the wheel. Chris Gayle, senior team engineer for the #18 Sprint Cup team with driver Kyle Busch, has been named crew chief for Sadlers team.( NASCAR.com )