McSwain named crew chief for Wood Bros. No. 21 car

CONCORD, N.C. -- Michael "Fatback" McSwain is moving back to a familiar role for the Wood Brothers/JTG race team -- that of crew chief.

McSwain will handle crew chief duties Saturday night on Jon Wood's No. 21 Motorcraft Ford Fusion in the Nextel Open at Lowe's Motor Speedway, replacing Ernie Cope.

Next week, McSwain will begin working with former champion Bill Elliott, in preparation for their first event together, the Coca-Cola 600 at Lowe's; when Elliott makes his debut in the No. 21 Air Force Ford Fusion.