Longtime NASCAR crew chief and competitors government Kevin Kidd has been named the North American Motorsports Competitors Director for Stellantis.
On this position, Kidd will oversee all motorsport actions in each the NASCAR Truck Collection and NHRA for the RAM and Dodge manufacturers. Dodge competes in NHRA with Tony Stewart Racing and can area 5 vans with Kaulig Racing subsequent season.
“The intersection of engineering and competitors has all the time been my ardour,” stated Kidd. “Stellantis’ modern method to motorsports, particularly in partnership with Kaulig Racing, presents a novel alternative to push boundaries. I’m wanting ahead to contributing contemporary concepts to assist drive these efforts ahead.”
Kidd most not too long ago spent 10 years at what’s now RFK Racing in a spread roles. Earlier than that, he was a crew chief at Joe Gibbs Racing, Evernham Racing and Dale Earnhardt Inc. over his 25 12 months profession on the highest ranges of NASCAR. He additionally served 5 years on the NASCAR Competitors Advisory Committee.
He’ll report on to Tom Sacoman, Senior Vice President of SRT Efficiency Division Operations.
“Our unconventional method to competitors calls for a pacesetter who can suppose in another way, and Kevin is strictly that,” stated Sacoman. “His status in racing, mixed with the capabilities of our groups, will assist ship on our ‘Final Tenth’ efficiency philosophy.”
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