...Grubb had other job offers, but Hamlin wasn't convinced he was the best fit for the No. 11 team.Hamlin had been with Mike Ford his entire Sprint Cup career, and he didn't need to make a change.But Joe Gibbs Racing was enticed by Grubb, even...

...finish 32nd.The results haven't slowed the optimism of Petty, his drivers or team leaders.Respected crew chief Mike Ford joined Almirola's team a few weeks ago and saw then that there were all the pieces necessary to win Sprint Cup races...

...currently works with Elliott Sadler's Nationwide program at RCR, will be Burton's full-time crew chief in 2013.Mike Ford, who was Denny Hamlin's crew chief last year, left Petty's team after working as crew chief for both Ambrose and Aric...

...mother, grandmother, great grandmother and friend. Family members in addition to her husband include: R. Ken Ford, Mike Ford, Cynthia Kay Anthony; grandchildren: Heather (Mike) Schiebel, Stephanie (George) Brown, Jennifer Peck and Isaac...

...with a down note and put that behind you and make sure that it doesn't affect what's getting ready to happen," said Mike Ford, Hamlin's crew chief. "This team usually comes out swinging when its back's against the ropes. Sometimes we connect...

...was Tony Stewart's crew chief, was introduced Friday as crew chief of Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota. He takes over for Mike Ford, the only crew chief Hamlin has had at NASCAR's top level.Ford was fired earlier this week. BoxingGolovkin keeps...

...came into a very good situation."Grubb then praised Mike Ford, who was crew chief for all six of Hamlin's seasons...that moves him into the Sprint Cup Series points lead."Mike Ford built one heck of a team here with the 11 car, and the...

CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Nobody thought Mike Ford would be out of work very long when Joe Gibbs Racing dismissed...Ford was hired to take over the iconic No. 43 team."Mike Ford is an elite crew chief who knows what it takes to be a...

TALLADEGA, Ala. - Crew chief Mike Ford was back at the track Friday, focusing on his new job with Aric Almirola instead of the past with Joe Gibbs Racing.Ford was...

...Michigan International Speedway is another example of teams trying to find a competitive edge. All three crew chiefs -- Mike Ford, for Denny Hamlin's team; Greg Zipadelli, for Joey Logano's team; and Dave Rogers, for Kyle Busch's team...