Kevin Harvick Retains Sprint Cup Points Lead, Crew Chief Gil Martin Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Week’ Award at New Hampshire – UnderhoodService

Kevin Harvick Retains Sprint Cup Points Lead, Crew Chief Gil Martin Wins NASCAR MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Week’ Award at New Hampshire

Kevin Harvick showed why he is the Sprint Cup points leader, fighting back from 24th position to capture his seventh top-five finish of the year in Sunday's Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following the race, Harvick's crew chief, Gil Martin, received his third NASCAR MOOG "Problem Solver of the Week" Award, putting him in the lead for the MOOG chassis parts brand's season-ending "Problem Solver" award.

Kevin Harvick showed why he is the Sprint Cup points leader, fighting back from 24th position to capture his seventh top-five finish of the year in Sunday’s Lenox Industrial Tools 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Following the race, Harvick’s crew chief, Gil Martin, received his third NASCAR MOOG “Problem Solver of the Week” Award, putting him in the lead for the MOOG chassis parts brand’s season-ending “Problem Solver” award.

Sponsored by MOOG chassis parts manufacturer and global vehicle components supplier Federal-Mogul Corporation, the MOOG Problem Solver of the Race Award is presented following each Sprint Cup event to the crew chief whose car posts the largest increase in average lap speed from the first half to the second half of the race while finishing on the lead lap. Harvick’s #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet improved by a race-high .070 second per lap to finish fifth on New Hampshire’s one-mile oval.

Harvick reported that the #29 car felt “tight” in the early going, but adjustments to the car’s MOOG-equipped chassis seemed to make a dramatic difference on the track. Harvick improved to 14th position by lap 95, seventh by lap 261 and broke into the top five with just 11 laps remaining. He was running as high as third before the final caution with less than five laps remaining but had a bad restart and fell back to fifth.

The solid finish, which follows last week’s third-place result at Sonoma, gives Harvick a 105-point lead over four-time defending champion Jimmie Johnson with just nine races remaining before the season-ending 10-race Chase for the Sprint Cup.

“Kevin had a very effective day,” said Federal-Mogul Motorsports Director Tim Nelson. “The #29 car has been incredibly consistent from race to race, and Gil and his crew once again found the right answers to optimize the steering response and handling of the car’s MOOG-equipped chassis.”

MOOG chassis parts help deliver the consistent, precise steering and handling response needed to ensure success in NASCAR Sprint Cup competition. That’s why MOOG is the preferred chassis brand of crew chiefs and professional technicians. MOOG products are available through leading auto parts providers and vehicle service providers across North America.

The benefits of MOOG parts and other leading Federal-Mogul repair solutions are at the center of the company’s innovative new "Smart Choice" multi-brand campaign designed to reinforce the message that longer lasting, better performing premium replacement products are today’s best option for professionals and do-it-yourselfers.

For additional information regarding MOOG steering and suspension products, visit the brand’s technician-focused www.moogproblemsolver.com website or contact your MOOG supplier. To learn more about the Federal-Mogul “Smart Choice” campaign, simply visit www.FMSmartChoice.com.

You May Also Like

Auto Care Association Launches REPAIR Act Video

The goal is to emphasize the need for federal REPAIR Act legislation, according to the Auto Care Association.

The Auto Care Association launched a new Right to Repair video campaign, featuring independent repair shop owners from across the United States share their stories and shed light on the increased challenges independent repair shops are facing with accessing repair data to service their customers’ vehicles. 

The video campaign emphasizes the need for the Right to Equitable and Professional Auto Industry Repair Act (“REPAIR” Act), which ensures vehicle owners and repair shops have access to tools and data needed to keep cars and trucks on the road safer, longer.

ASE Education Foundation, Goodguys Continue Partnership

Goodguys is one of many industry relationships the foundation has developed to help solve the technician shortage.

Valvoline Celebrates Female Service Center Employees

As women make up more than half of all drivers in the United States, Valvoline is taking steps to increase their vehicle care confidence.

UniClutch Launches Clutch System in the United States

From Australian manufacturer Clutch Industries, UniClutch is a clutch system that delivers uncompromised performance.

Automotive Hall of Fame Announces Class of 2024 Inductees

Six honorees whose efforts helped shape the automotive and mobility marketplace will be recognized.

Other Posts

Castrol Turns 125, Debuts New Market Strategy

As part of the new strategy, Castrol will explore opportunities in battery thermal management, digital and service solutions and data center immersion cooling.

Valvoline Global to Debut Ad During Super Bowl Pre-Game

The company will showcase its Restore & Protect motor oil in a 30-second ad before Super Bowl LVIII.

Litens Adds Distribution Footprint via Acquisition

With the acquisition, Litens is set to improve its overall customer experience through enhanced communication capabilities and increased flexibility that enables Litens to further meet diverse customer demands with ease.

Advance Auto Parts, Baker Mayfield Partner for Super Bowl

If there is a false start penalty during Sunday’s Big Game in Las Vegas, fans can win free DieHard batteries for life.