Petty names Andrews crew chief for No. 45

LEVEL CROSS, N.C. -- Paul Andrews has been named crew chief for Kyle Petty's No. 45 Georgia-Pacific/Brawny Dodge.

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Andrews, 47, served as crew chief for the No. 38 Akins Motorsports Ford in the NASCAR Busch Series last year. He won the NASCAR Cup championship with Alan Kulwicki in 1992, and also has worked with drivers Geoff Bodine, Jeremy Mayfield, Steve Park and Jeff Burton.

"We're very excited to have a person of Paul's caliber join our team," Petty said. "His past speaks for itself. He's a proven winner and can help accelerate this team into top form. The addition of Evernham Engines was huge. Adding Paul is another big step forward as we prepare for 2005 and beyond."

Andrew's successes in the sport are impressive. A champion crew chief in 1992, Andrew's has accumulated 12 wins, morethan 75 top-five finishes and 150 top-10 finishes.

"I just like the way Petty Enterprise is heading," Andrews said. "Adding Evernham Engines this season was a tremendously positive move. They are striving hard and taking steps to win. I want, and am ready, to make a difference. They are going in the right direction, and I think I can help offer some good input. I'm excited to start working with Kyle and the Georgia-Pacific/Brawny team."