Viers, Hylton Named Crew Chiefs for RCR Busch Teams for 2002

WELCOME, N.C. (Dec. 12, 2001) -- Ricky Viers and Butch Hylton have been named crew chiefs for Richard Childress Racing's (RCR) No.2 ACDelco and No. 21 Rockwell Automation/Brant Motorsports teams, respectively, for the 2002 NASCAR Busch Series season.

"Ricky and Butch are both racers and I see them continuing the success that Todd (Berrier) and Gil (Martin) had as crew chiefs with the ACDelco and Rockwell Automation teams in 2001," said Richard Childress, president and CEO of Richard Childress Racing Enterprises, Inc. "We started our Busch Series program to help feed the Winston Cup programs and that's exactly what we've been able to do so far, with drivers, crew chiefs and crew members. We're rebuilding the Busch programs this year but, with the people we've put in place, still have high expectations going into the 2002 season."

Viers, who has worked in the top levels of NASCAR racing since 1989, was a mechanic and tire changer for RCR during the 1995-96 seasons. He has also worked for Bill Davis Racing, Leo Jackson Racing and Hendrick Motorsports. He was the crew chief for the No. 98 NASCAR Busch Series team the past three seasons. Viers is a native of Darlington, Md., who now resides in Trinity, N.C.

"Our first goal is to win Rookie of the Year with Johnny Sauter, and win as many races as we can," said Viers. "If we can do that, I feel like we will also have an opportunity to win a championship. RCR has developed a great race team and I feel we have a lot of knowledgeable and experienced people to continue the success of the No. 2 ACDelco team."

Hylton also has a great deal of NASCAR experience. He has worked over the years for Roush Racing, Diamond Ridge Motorsports and A.G. Dillard. The Rockford, Ill., native was with Joe Gibbs Racing the past four seasons, serving as the crew chief for its No. 18 NASCAR Busch Series team the past three seasons. He now resides in Concord, N.C.

"Our main objective is to win," said Hylton. "Since the driver assignment will be split between Jeff Green and Jay Sauter, we are focusing on winning the Owner's Championship. I feel having two drivers will give our No. 21 Rockwell Automation team different perspectives on how to be successful week in and week out. I think we can win every week with the drivers we have."