Sponsor | Yellow Trans. Owner | Gene Haas Driver | Johnny Sauter Team | Haas CNC Racing
Manufacturer | Chevrolet
Robert "Bootie" Barker graduated from Old Dominion University in 1994 with a degree in mechanical engineering, but began his motorsports career working on Late Models for Ashton Lewis while still in college.
Barker worked for NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series owner Kurt Roehrig before joining the No. 22 BDR Cup team in 1998.
After joining the No. 24 Hendrick team in the fall of 1999, Barker helped Jeff Gordon register five Cup wins before getting his first shot at guiding the No. 23 Busch team as crew chief.
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