Richeson replaces Eggleston as Schrader's interim crew chief

MOORESVILLE, N.C. -- Donnie Richeson has been named interim crew chief for BAM Racing, which fields the No. 49 Schwan's Home Service Dodge for driver Ken Schrader in the NASCAR Nextel Cup Series.

Richeson replaces Scott Eggleston, who had been with the team since the start of the 2003 season.

"With everything else in place for the rest of the year and for 2005 -- Schwan's Home Service on board with us and Ken Schrader as our driver -- we felt a change was in order," said Beth Ann Morgenthau, owner of BAM Racing. "Tough decisions are part of this sport, and this was certainly a tough decision for everyone. We wish Scott nothing but the best in his career."

BAM has already begun discussions with several potential crew chiefs. Richeson will maintain those duties at least until a full-time replacement is named.