PIT CREW

MIKE GREEN

Crew Chief

Mike Green will again call the shots for the U.S. Army Top Fuel race team in 2013. Green captured his first world championship as a crew chief in 2009 after handling the tuning chores for the U.S. Army Top Fuel dragster and driver Tony "The Sarge" Schumacher. While wearing the U.S. Army colors, Green has led Schumacher to 11 wins in 22 final round appearances. One of the victories was at the prestigious U.S. Nationals in Indianapolis, IN in 2009.

Prior to his duties with the U.S. Army Top Fuel team, Green tuned the FRAM Top Fuel dragster as piloted by Schumacher’s teammate, Cory McClenathan. The Green/McClenathan duo finished third in the points after totaling one win in three final round appearances as well as eight semifinal round advancements.

Pit Crew Members

ASSISTANT CREW CHIEF – NEAL STRAUSBAUGH

Responsible for day-to-day supervision of all team activities at the direction of the Crew Chief. Directs pre-race and post-race pit work. Manages parts inventories, orders parts and supplies, oversees travel and personnel scheduling.

SUPERCHARGERS AND IGNITION – RON FREEDMAN

Maintains superchargers and ignition systems between events and services systems between runs.

CLUTCH SPECIALIST – JOE VEYETTE

Responsible for preparation of all clutch components at the race shop. Assists with dyno-analysis. Services clutch between runs at events.

CYLINDER HEAD SPECIALIST – JOHN MERRITT AND TOM TURKAL

Responsible for preparation of all cylinder heads, valves, valve springs and assembly. Replaces cylinder heads for each run at events.

SHORT BLOCK SPECIALIST – RYAN MCGILVRY

Responsible for assembly of short blocks at race shop and at events. Services the bottom end of engine between runs, inspecting bearings and exchanging rods and pistons.

BOTTOM END SPECIALIST – TYLER CLOUSER

Assists with assembly of short blocks at the race shop. Services the bottom end of engine between runs, inspecting bearings and exchanging rods and pistons.

WHEEL/TIRES SPECIALIST – MIKE VENDELY

Mounts, dismounts, balances and inspects all four wheels and tires plus spare sets. Assists all crew members as called upon also videotapes each run.