Gordon's crew chief signs extension
LONG POND, Pa. (AP) -Hendrick Motorsports has signed Jeff Gordon crew chief Steve Letarte to a multiyear extension.
Letarte has been with Gordon since the end of the 2005 season. Gordon has 10 wins, 14 poles and leads NASCAR in top-five finishes since they teamed up.
Hendrick announced the decision Friday before practice at Pocono Raceway.
Gordon has a new spotter for Sunday's race after Hendrick hired Jeff Dickerson this week to replace Shannon McGlamery.
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