PIT CREW
The Team That Keeps The Top Fuel Dragster On Track
MIKE GREEN
Crew Chief
Mike Green will again call the shots for the U.S. Army Top Fuel race team in 2012. Green captured his first world championship as a crew chief in 2009 after handling the tuning chores for the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster and driver Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher. While wearing the U.S. Army colors, Green has led Schumacher to 11 wins in 22 final round appearances. One of the victories was at the prestigious U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, IN in 2009.
Prior to his duties with the U.S. Army Top Fuel team, Green tuned the FRAM Top Fuel dragster as piloted by Schumacher’s teammate, Cory McClenathan. The Green/McClenathan duo finished third in the points after totaling one win in three final round appearances as well as eight semifinal round advancements.
SUPERCHARGERS AND IGNITION – RON FREEDMAN
Maintains superchargers and ignition systems between events and services systems between runs.
CLUTCH SPECIALIST – JOE VEYETTE
Responsible for preparation of all clutch components at the race shop. Assists with dyno-analysis. Services clutch between runs at events.
CYLINDER HEAD SPECIALIST – JOHN MERRITT AND TOM TURKAL
Responsible for preparation of all cylinder heads, valves, valve springs and assembly. Replaces cylinder heads for each run at events.
SHORT BLOCK SPECIALIST – RYAN MCGILVRY
Responsible for assembly of short blocks at race shop and at events. Services the bottom end of engine between runs, inspecting bearings and exchanging rods and pistons.
BOTTOM END SPECIALIST – TYLER CLOUSER
Assists with assembly of short blocks at the race shop. Services the bottom end of engine between runs, inspecting bearings and exchanging rods and pistons.
WHEEL/TIRES SPECIALIST – MIKE VENDELY
Mounts, dismounts, balances and inspects all four wheels and tires plus spare sets. Assists all crew members as called upon also videotapes each run.
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