What effect will the return of crew chief Todd Parrott have at Robert Yates Racing?
It can’t hurt to have a guy who knows the organization inside and out. Parrott, who helped Dale Jarrett win the Cup championship in 1999, has been part of the positive turnaround at Petty Enterprises this season, helping Bobby Labonte register four top-10 finishes. Yates and Parrott are likely to have a pair of young drivers next year and will need to support them with better equipment. “If there’s anyone that understands what it’s like to go back home, it’s me,” says Robbie Loomis, who left Hendrick Motorsports to return to his roots as executive vice president of race operations at Petty Enterprises. “Todd has been a vital part in getting Petty Enterprises and the No. 43 Cheerios/Betty Crocker back to competitive form. (He) made a decision to return to Robert Yates Racing, where he has enjoyed much success throughout most of his career.” Q: What’s the difference between the road course at Watkins Glen and the road course at Infineon Raceway? A: Watkins Glen is nearly a half-mile long
