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Lee Spencer

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Updated Dec 1, 2009 2:20 PM ET
     
 
Paul Wolfe is leaving CJM Racing for Penske Racing to lead the No. 22 Nationwide Series entry for Brad Keselowski.

Join the team

Guy Paul Wolfe isn't the only new addition to Penske Racing as the organization picked its Guy to lead Brad Keselowski's Cup team. Lee Spencer has the details.
Wolfe, 32, started his NASCAR career 13 seasons ago at Joe Gibbs Racing. His experience in stock cars ranges from mechanic to driver and most recently crew chief. The affable Milford, N.Y. native has worked with Tommy Baldwin, Ray Evernham and Michael Waltrip Racing with driver Josh Wise before moving to CJM late last season. Throughout 2009, Wolfe worked with eight different racers including Denny Hamlin and Mike Bliss, who scored a combined four top five finishes in the No. 11 Toyota. "The chance to work with Penske Racing and a driver as skilled as Brad is a tremendous opportunity," said Wolfe in a statement announcing the move. "With the team that we will have in place, we know that 2010 will be a special season for the No. 22 Discount Tire Dodge and we will work hard to make sure we are ready to meet the challenge."

On the move

Speaking of Joe Gibbs Racing, we're hearing that Steve Addington cleaned out his office and said his goodbyes on Monday after six seasons with the company. Addington has been rumored to be a candidate at Penske Racing (Kurt Busch's No. 2 team) and Richard Petty Motorsports (Elliott Sadler's No. 19 team).

Moving forward

One concrete development in the Richard Petty Motorsports/Yates Racing merger is Tommy Wheeler's assimilation into the Roush Fenway Racing fold. Wheeler originally moved with Ray Evernham from Hendrick Motorsports in 2000. The former RPM Director of Engineering Services, who also served as technical director for Evernham's engine department, is now the engineering shop manager at RFR. Wheeler graduated from Davidson College with a Bachelors degree in Physics in 1998. Yates Racing is a sister organization to RFR.

Where the rubber meets the road

Goodyear has a tire test scheduled for Dec. 15-16 at California Speedway. Kasey Kahne is expected to attend along with the Nos. 12 (Brad Keselowski), 20 (Joey Logano) and 31 (Jeff Burton) cars.

Starting early

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing will have a dress rehearsal with Jamie McMurray and the No. 1 Bass Pro Shops team next Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday at New Smyrna Speedway. EGR principal Steve Hmiel says it will give the team an opportunity to get acquainted.

Ready to enlist

Ryan Pepe is leaving Richard Childress Racing to join the No. 39 U.S. Army team at Stewart-Haas Racing. Pepe will work in the shop as a mechanice and serve as the rear tire changer on race day.
Tagged: Michael Waltrip, Jamie McMurray, Mike Bliss, Josh Wise, Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne

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