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Crewchief Butch Springfield
Butch Springfield has been part of racing for 35 years running sprints and super modified. He has lead several teams through the racing process. “The setup we have now is the best”. Butch said, “Garrett, the car, the shop and the racing season is getting better every race”.
As a full time crew chief Butch works every day on Garrett’s Late Model Car, repairing the weekly damage and regular maintenance on every component to ensure their racecar is reliable. “The technology is always changing and the main things are a good safe car and keeping the safety equipment up to date”.
Butch basically does the same thing on race day, going over every component and adjusting the balance during practice. “The most important part of pre race is making Garrett comfortable about driving the racecar”. Butch works before the race to make sure Garrett’s car is running stable and balanced and that the car will stay with Garrett the whole race using a combination of weights, springs, shocks and front end alignment. Butch also said, “My mind is always going, even when standing around, I’m thinking of pointers and coaching Garrett about what will or may happen”.
During the race he listens in to what Garrett is saying about the cars’ handling. “Like if the car changes during the race and Garrett can’t pit, I will suggest changes for this race and note changes for the next race. We are always looking forward to the next race aiming for better and better racing”.
“I’ve worked with rookies and veteran drivers and Garrett is showing the skill of a 4 to 5 year veteran. Garrett is aggressive when he needs to be aggressive and smart when he needs to be smart”.
