NASCAR JACKETS

2007-11-26 - Meendering leaves Hendrick for Petty

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Jeff Gordon lost his car chief on Monday when Jeff Meendering joined Petty Enterprises as crew chief for Bobby Labonte.

Meendering began his career at Hendrick Motorsports 13 years ago sweeping floors, and worked his way up to a pivotal role on Gordon's crew. He was the interim crew chief during a six-race stretch this season when Steve Letarte was suspended.

His new job with Petty starts immediately, and he'll accompany Labonte to a tire test at Atlanta Motor Speedway next month.Jeff Gordon lost his car chief on Monday when Jeff Meendering joined Petty Enterprises as crew chief for Bobby Labonte.

Meendering began his career at Hendrick Motorsports 13 years ago sweeping floors, and worked his way up to a pivotal role on Gordon's crew. He was the interim crew chief during a six-race stretch this season when Steve Letarte was suspended.

His new job with Petty starts immediately, and he'll accompany Labonte to a tire test at Atlanta Motor Speedway next month.

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