Wingo, McMurray reunite at Roush Fenway Racing

CONCORD, N.C. -- Roush Fenway Racing announced Tuesday that Donnie Wingo will serve as crew chief for Jamie McMurray and the No. 26 team. Wingo, who has more than 15 years of NASCAR experience, will lead the No. 26 team in the upcoming Cup Series season.

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"I'm thrilled to be working with Jamie again," said Wingo, who served as McMurray's crew chief for three seasons at Ganassi Racing.

"Jamie and I had some good runs together at Ganassi and we were pretty successful on the track. I've seen how well Jamie has performed in the past and I hope with coming over to Roush Fenway Racing we can build on that success.

"Not only do I get to work with Jamie, but I get to work with four other really good crew chiefs here at Roush Fenway Racing. With the support of them and everyone at Ford Racing, I'm really looking forward to next season."

In 2008, McMurray finished 16th in the Cup Series point standings with four top-five and 11 top-10 finishes.

"Donnie and I have been friends for years," McMurray said. "Even when he wasn't my crew chief, I would still call and talk to him -- not just about racing -- but anything. He is one of the hardest workers I know, so to be able to have him come over to Roush Fenway and be a part of this No. 26 team is really exciting.

"We ended our season on such a high note, that I can't wait to get back to Daytona. We have a few changes we are going to make to the No.

26 team during the off season, but I totally expect that we will be able to start the 2009 season just as strong as we finished 2008. I'm excited to have Donnie back as my crew chief and I am looking forward to next season here at Roush Fenway Racing."