Parrott To Crew Chief TBR's No. 36 Chevy

Tommy Baldwin Racing has hired championship crew chief Todd Parrott for its No. 36 Chevrolet, the team announced.

Parrott, a well-known name in the garage, has been with multiple teams within the industry for over 20 years, making his debut as a crew chief in 1995 with Robert Yates Racing. He is the son of legendary crew chief Buddy Parrott, and was synonymous with Dale Jarrett's drive to the series title in 1999.

Parrott is the third most winning active crew chief in the NASCAR Sprint Cup garage, with 31 wins, including two Daytona 500s and two Brickyard 400s.

"I'm glad to get back to the sport I love, and I've missed," said Parrott. "I'm looking forward to working with Tommy, Bono, Michael, and the driver of the No. 36. I'm hoping to try and build this team into something bigger and better. I'm humbled. I'm going to continue to do what I know how to do and just try to make race cars go fast. I'm tickled to be here."

Parrott was Aric Almirola's crew chief last season before being suspended for violation of NASCAR's substance abuse policy. He complete the NASCAR Road to Recovery and was reinstated.

"We at TBR are excited to take another step and grow our company with Todd Parrott," said team owner Tommy Baldwin. "He will be a great addition to the team. I think it's important for everyone in this sport to have a second chance. Todd has earned that right by handling everything as a professional, by going through the NASCAR mandated recovery process. He has two Daytona 500 wins, and a championship, which has earned him his right in the industry, and we are proud to have him on board to help take the No. 36 to a new level."

The car was driven last year by J.J. Yeley, and rumor has it that Reed Sorenson will take over behind the wheel.