Steve Addington

Sources: Addington turns down No. 19 team offer

Fox News (Free subscription) | 12/03/2009

Steve Addington is still on the market.

Jimmie Johnson and Steve Addington news….

Beale Street Beat (Free subscription) | 12/02/2009

This Foxsports.com link says that Steve Addington has packed up his stuff at Joe Gibbs racing and has left the company. Jimmie Johnson is going to try the 24 hours of Dayton race for the Gainsco/Bob Stallings Racing team. Johnson will join the lineup [...]

Steve Addington firing stuns NASCAR insiders

Baltimore Sun (Free subscription) | 11/06/2009

Kyle Busch crew chief had been very successful The reaction around the garage last weekend to Steve Addington's firing as Kyle Busch's crew chief included shock, disappointment and concern.

Steve Addington doesn't know why he was fired

SI.com (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Steve Addington says he doesn't know why he was fired as crew chief for Kyle Busch.

• Busch crew chief Addington confused by firing - Fox News

Kyle Busch crew chief Addington confused by firing

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Kyle Busch celebrated 12 wins with crew chief Steve Addington, including a comeback victory last year at Talladega Superspeedway.

Busch crew chief Addington confused by firing

Fox News (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Steve Addington says he doesn't know why he was fired as crew chief for Kyle Busch. Joe Gibbs Racing officials told Addington earlier this week that Sunday's race at Talladega Superspeedway will be his last with Busch. Addington says he is confused by the decision. He and Busch won 12 races together since their pairing at the start of last season. Although they missed a...

Steve Addington, outgoing Kyle Busch crew chief, exploring his options after being relieved

ESPN (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

Steve Addington said he was "surprised" by the change that will put replace him as Kyle Busch's crew chief and plans to explore all options inside and outside of Joe Gibbs Racing.

Busch crew chief Addington confused by firing

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 10/30/2009

TALLADEGA, Ala. (AP) -Steve Addington says he doesn't know why he was fired as crew chief for Kyle Busch.

Truex Jr.'s team receives penalty for Texas violation

Miami Herald (Free subscription) | 11/11/2009

Posted on Tuesday, 11.10.09 Truex Jr.'s team receives penalty for Texas violationSimilar stories:•Kyle Busch's team slapped with penalty for N.H. violationNASCAR assessed a 25-point penalty to both driver Kyle Busch and team owner Joe Gibbs and fined crew chief Steve Addington $25,000 after Busch's No.18 Toyota failed post-race inspection last Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.During...

• NASCAR docks Kyle Busch 25 Nationwide points - Fox News

Tim Tuttle: Kyle Busch and new crew chief can build on a near-rare triple at Texas

SI.com (Free subscription) | 11/10/2009

... and new crew chief Dave Rogers, who moved up from Joe Gibbs Racing's Nationwide program to replace Steve Addington.Addington and Busch won 12 races together in less than two seasons, but after an extended slump in the middle of the Cup season, Addington was fired. Busch won three of the opening 10 races this year, but only one, at Bristol, out of the next 23 with Addington....

So whatever became of Kyle Busch?

ESPN (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

FORT WORTH, Texas -- So whatever became of Kyle Busch? You know, the NASCAR prodigy/brat (depending on your point of view) gone silent since summer in Cup wins column and the headlines? Don't necessarily expect to rediscover him this season, even though he's got a new crew chief for the final three races. "This week and the next three weeks are all about finding direction," said Dave Rogers,...

TMS: “Trips,” Tripped up, and Fumes

Full Throttle (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

... Lap 331. “I’m out! I’m out—coming to you!” he radioed to crew chief Dave Rogers, who had replaced Steve Addington on the pit box after last Sunday’s race at Talladega. The reality is when you’re out of the champ race as the 18 was you gamble, that’s what Kyle’s new crew chef did. And lost. Speaking of lost, Jimmie Johnson’s a 38th-place finish cost the 48 111 points of a 184-point...

Fuel costs Kyle Busch an unprecedented weekend sweep

Dallas Morning News (Free subscription) | 11/09/2009

... it was the only choice. Still, that isn't the easiest call to make for Rogers, who replaced Steve Addington as Busch's crew chief this week. "Welcome to the club, huh?" Rogers said. "You know, it's part of the game. It's what you sign up for and someone has got to do that job. I raised my hand, and here I am. "You're going to have days like this. It's discouraging for Kyle; it's hard...

Kyle Busch's new crew chief ready for 1st tirade

SI.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

... make their debut in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Texas. Joe Gibbs Racing announced last week that Steve Addington would be replaced as Busch's crew chief after last weekend's event at Talladega.Addington and Busch, known for berating his crew when he doesn't like his car or the pit efforts, won 12 times in 68 races since the start of 2008. That included four wins this year,...

Kyle Busch's new crew chief ready for 1st tirade

MSNBC.com (Free subscription) | 11/07/2009

... make their debut in Sunday's Sprint Cup race at Texas. Joe Gibbs Racing announced last week that Steve Addington would be replaced as Busch's crew chief after last weekend's event at Talladega.Addington and Busch, known for berating his crew when he doesn't like his car or the pit efforts, won 12 times in 68 races since the start of 2008. That included four wins this year,...

• Kyle Busch's new crew chief ready for 1st tirade - SI.com