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[/media-credit]DENVER, Colo. (July 24, 2012) – Furniture Row Racing announced today that Todd Berrier has been named crew chief for the team’s No. 78 Chevrolet driven by Regan Smith.
Berrier, who replaces Pete Rondeau, will take over the crew chief duties immediately. His first race on the pit box will be Sunday’s Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
In making the announcement team general manager Joe Garone said, “Todd will be a great fit with our operation. The skill sets he has acquired during a successful crew chief career will be valuable assets as we move forward with a high level of energy and anticipation.”
Berrier worked as a Sprint Cup crew chief for 11 years at Richard Childress Racing (RCR) before joining JTG Daugherty Racing and driver Bobby Labonte at the start of the 2012 season.
During his tenure at RCR, Berrier was crew chief for eight victories, including two of NASCAR’s biggest events, the Daytona 500 (2007 with Kevin Harvick) and the Brickyard 400 (2003 also with Harvick).
Berrier directed Harvick’s Chase playoff appearances in 2006, 2007 and 2008. Along with serving as Harvick’s crew chief, Berrier also worked in the same capacity with RCR drivers Jeff Burton, Casey Mears and Jeff Green.
“Furniture Row Racing has a reputation in the Sprint Cup garage for its commitment and potential,” said the 42-year-old Berrier. “I welcome this opportunity and can’t wait to begin my new position at Indianapolis this weekend.”
