February 27, 2008 09:00 AM Eastern Standard Time
SOUTHFIELD, Mich.--Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG® brand of steering and suspension components has established a weekly and annual awards program to honor the best-performing crew chief following each 2008 NASCAR® Sprint Cup Series event and at the conclusion of the 2008 season.
The MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award, presented for the first time following the season-opening Daytona 500 to Pat Tryson of Penske Racing, builds upon the brand’s decades-long leadership in all forms of NASCAR competition. Every NASCAR Cup Champion since 1966 has driven to victory using MOOG steering and suspension products.
“The MOOG Problem Solver of the Race and Master Crew Chief of the Year Award celebrates the behind-the-scenes professionals who play such vital roles in fine-tuning their cars’ set-up for the strongest possible finish. Pat Tryson had an unbelievable day in Daytona, taking a car from the last row to a runner-up finish and helping push his teammate to victory,” said Federal-Mogul NASCAR Motorsports Director Tim Nelson.
Tryson, in his first full year with the Penske Racing team, helped propel the #2 Miller Lite® Dodge driven by Kurt Busch from 43rd position at the start to a thrilling second-place finish behind race winner and Penske teammate Ryan Newman. In fact, the #2 Dodge helped secure Newman’s victory after a restart on Lap 198. As Newman moved to the outside of race leader Tony Stewart on the restart, Busch provided a push that allowed Newman’s #12 Dodge to surge into the lead. Both Penske Racing cars are equipped with MOOG chassis products.
The Problem Solver of the Race Award is presented to the crew chief whose team finishes in the top 10 and posts the largest increase in average lap speed from the first half to second half of a race. “This level of improvement is commonly due to the crew chief’s work in solving a variety of chassis issues and other problems that exist earlier in the race,” Nelson explained.
MOOG steering and suspension products feature innovative, problem-solving designs making them the ideal choice for racing teams, automotive technicians and vehicle owners. Each MOOG component is engineered to help professionals ensure precise handling and steering response and deliver increased product durability on virtually any global-nameplate application. The brand’s “Problem Solver” parts feature a variety of innovative design features and premium materials that improve on the original part and help speed the repair. This unique problem-solving approach is closely aligned with the MOOG brand’s engineering relationship with leading NASCAR Sprint Cup teams.
For additional information regarding the NASCAR MOOG Problem Solver of the Race Award and MOOG steering and suspension components, please visit www.federal-mogul.com or www.moogproblemsolver.com, the brand’s new technician-focused web resource, featuring the latest vehicle repair research, product information and other useful features. More information also is available by writing to: MOOG Marketing, Federal-Mogul Corporation, 26555 Northwestern Highway, Southfield, Michigan 48033.
About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier, serving the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The Company’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, employees and shareholders. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899.
The Company is headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, and employs 50,000 people in 35 countries. Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket products are sold under a variety of power brands, including but not limited to, AE® engine products, ANCO® wipers, Champion® spark plugs and wipers, Fel-Pro® gaskets, Ferodo® brake pads, Glyco® bearings, Goetze® piston rings, Moog® chassis products, National® wheel-end components, Nüral® pistons, Payen® gaskets, Sealed Power® engine products and Wagner® lighting and brake products.
Visit the company’s Web site at www.federal-mogul.com.
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 | Pat Tryson, MOOG winner and Tim Nelson, Federal-Mogul's Director of Motorsports |
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