crew chief
noun
: one who is in charge of a crew of workers
especially
: a noncommissioned officer (as in the air force) who supervises an airplane's ground crew
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One of the crew chiefs Gabehart will work with in his new role is Gayle, who led Gibbs’ team the past two years.
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Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Jonathan Toney continues his tenure with the team as Sheldon Creed's crew chief, providing continuity and strategic oversight.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Andy Street, who served as Austin Hill’s crew chief in the Xfinity Series, will lead the part-time entry.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In addition to his two years with Gibbs, Gayle served as crew chief for Erik Jones for four years.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
Jonathan Toney continues his tenure with the team as Sheldon Creed's crew chief, providing continuity and strategic oversight.
—Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
Andy Street, who served as Austin Hill’s crew chief in the Xfinity Series, will lead the part-time entry.
—Joseph Wolkin, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
In addition to his two years with Gibbs, Gayle served as crew chief for Erik Jones for four years.
—Jordan Bianchi, The Athletic, 22 Nov. 2024
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“Crew chief.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/crew%20chief. Accessed 27 Dec. 2024.
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