Glossary / General

crew chief

54 Episode Mentions

Too Afraid to Ask

A crew chief is the leader of a racing team who makes important decisions about how the car is set up and how the team works together during a race. They help the driver do their best.

Technical Definition

A crew chief is the person responsible for overseeing the entire team during a race, including strategy, car setup, and communication with the driver. They play a critical role in determining the team's success on the track.

Hear It Discussed

"He'll have a veteran tuner Chris Cunningham and rising star crew chief Jason Bunker who's carrying the car..."
The Smart Way To Decide If Your Old Car Is Worth Another Repair In Wheel Time Podcast: Your Go-To Automotive Talk Show 20:46

"other news, Randall Edwards out as Josh Rice's crew chief. Yeah. Just after, uh, speed weeks there."
Episode 391 - Sad News From the WoO and The No Way Out 40 Dirt Nerds Podcast 40:59

"...When you say crew chief, was it like lead engineer or like, because the terminology is different. Like the crew chief is like the car chief..."
Ep.310 – Kyle Larson Dinner with Racers 18:13