Associated Press/Getty ImagesRCR moves personnel to give Harvick new crew chief
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - Kevin Harvick will have a new crew chief next season after falling short in his bid to win the Sprint Cup title for a second consecutive year.
Richard Childress Racing says Shane Wilson will be crew chief on the No. 29 Chevrolet next season. He'll replace Gil Martin, who moves to director of team operations.
Wilson had been crew chief the last three seasons for Clint Bowyer. That team is going away as Bowyer moves to Michael Waltrip Racing.
Wilson and Harvick teamed together in 2006 to win the Nationwide Series title. Together they won 10 races, had 24 top-five finishes and set a record by winning the title by 824 points.
Harvick went into the Chase this season tied for the top seed, but finished third in the final standings.
Martin and Waltrip to share No. 55 at MWR
MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) - Michael Waltrip Racing will use the No. 55 on the Toyota that will be shared next season by Mark Martin and Michael Waltrip.
The number is associated with sponsor Aaron's, which was founded in 1955 by Charlie Loudermilk. The company has been a Waltrip sponsor since 2000.
Martin is scheduled to drive 25 races next season for MWR beginning with the season-opening Daytona 500.
Waltrip is signed up for seven races, and has used the No. 55 in four previous seasons.
The car had used No. 00 for driver David Reutimann. He was let go to make room for Martin and Waltrip to share the ride.
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