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Clint Bowyer Wins at Talladega in MOOG-Equipped Chevrolet, Jeff Gordon Crew Chief Steve Letarte Named MOOG ‘Problem Solver of the Race’

It was an all-MOOG chassis parts photo finish in Sunday's Amp Energy Juice 500 Sprint Cup event at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway, as Clint Bowyer and the #33 BB&T Chevrolet edged out teammate Kevin Harvick by an estimated six inches under a final-lap caution.

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It was an all-MOOG chassis parts photo finish in Sunday’s Amp Energy Juice 500 Sprint Cup event at Talladega (AL) Superspeedway, as Clint Bowyer and the #33 BB&T Chevrolet edged out teammate Kevin Harvick by an estimated six inches under a final-lap caution.

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Following the race, Steve Letarte, crew chief for the #24 Chevrolet of Jeff Gordon, received Federal-Mogul Corporation’s MOOG “Problem Solver of the Race” Award. It was Letarte’s second MOOG Problem Solver award of the 2010 NASCAR Sprint Cup season.

The MOOG Problem Solver award is presented to the crew chief whose car delivers the largest increase in average lap speed during the second half of each Sprint Cup event while finishing on the lead lap. The #24 Chevrolet posted a race-best 0.474-second improvement at Talladega.

“Steve Letarte and the Hendrick Motorsports crew, knowing they had a great-handling car equipped with MOOG chassis parts, played it perfectly today by staying out of trouble and making a push to the front over the last 15 laps,” said Federal-Mogul Motorsports Director Tim Nelson.

With just three races remaining in the 2010 season, Gil Martin, crew chief for Kevin Harvick and the #29 Chevrolet, continues to lead the battle for MOOG “Problem Solver of the Year” honors with four weekly MOOG award wins. Darian Grubb (Tony Stewart, #14 Chevrolet) and Shane Wilson (Clint Bowyer, #33 Chevrolet) are tied for second with three wins apiece.

MOOG steering and suspension components are the leading choice of crew chiefs and automotive repair professionals. The unique benefits of MOOG components and other Federal-Mogul products are highlighted in the company’s innovative "Smart Choice" campaign, which reinforces the message that longer lasting, better performing replacement parts are today’s best option for technicians and consumers.

For additional information regarding MOOG chassis parts, please visit the brand’s technician-focused www.moogproblemsolver.com website or contact your MOOG supplier. To learn more about the Federal-Mogul “Smart Choice” campaign, simply visit www.FMSmartChoice.com.

About Federal-Mogul
Federal-Mogul Corporation is a leading global supplier of powertrain, chassis and safety technologies, serving the world’s foremost original equipment manufacturers of automotive, light commercial, heavy-duty, agricultural, marine, rail, off-road and industrial vehicles, as well as the worldwide aftermarket. The company’s leading technology and innovation, lean manufacturing expertise, as well as marketing and distribution deliver world-class products, brands and services with quality excellence at a competitive cost. Federal-Mogul is focused on its sustainable global profitable growth strategy, creating value and satisfaction for its customers, shareholders and employees. Federal-Mogul was founded in Detroit in 1899. The company is headquartered in Southfield, MI, and employs 43,000 people in 34 countries. Visit the company’s website at www.federalmogul.com.

Federal-Mogul’s aftermarket products are sold under a variety of well-known brands, including: Abex, AE; ANCO, Beral, Carter, Champion,  FP Diesel,  Fel-Pro,  Ferodo,  Glyco, Goetze, MOOG, National, Necto, Nüral, Payen, Precision, Sealed Power, Speed-Pro and Wagner. Visit the company’s website at www.federalmogul.com.

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Comebacks are a hot topic today. You need to track
all comebacks, determine the reason (tech error, part error, training issue,
other) and then calculate the true cost of the comeback.
Here are a few things to consider:
• The loss of time when performing the comeback; time that the tech can use to
perform other work and generate profit;
• The misc costs, such as overhead costs, supplies, cleaners, etc.;
• Towing costs, rental, etc.;
• Cost to morale;
• Reputation damage; and
• Reduction to your profit margin.
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inform your supplier. Sit down with suppliers on a regular basis. Don’t return defective
parts until you have listed the parts, and maintain a report. Document
everything.
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owner I speak to is frustrated over this.
Remember, comebacks kill your bottom
line. The more comebacks you have, the more they’re killing your profits.
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