Truck Series Driver Lia Gets New Crew Chief

Mooresville, NC (AHN) - NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Rookie of the Year candidate Donny Lia found Victory Lane earlier this season, but if he's to get there again he'll have to do it with a different crew chief.

Jason Miller resigned as crew chief of the No. 71 Chevrolet driven by Lia and Miller is being replaced by Jon Wolfe.

"We appreciate everything that Jason has done for our program since he joined our team and we wish him all the best in the future," said Team Principal, Kevin Buckler.

"Jason was one of the initial employees at TRG Motorsports and it was under his leadership that TRG Motorsports won our first NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Mansfield Motorsports Park. We are thankful for his contribution to our team and wish him continued success," he added. Wolfe left the Research and Development program at Robert Yates Racing to join TRG Motorsports in May and has served as the team's General Manager until his recent move to crew chief.

Wolfe has been working in the NASCAR ranks for over 20 years.

"We are happy that Jon Wolfe has stepped up as Crew Chief for Donny Lia and the No. 71 Chevrolet," said Buckler. "Jon is a veteran Crew Chief and we believe that he has what it takes to help that program get back on track.

"Jon has been in racing for 24 years and has worked with a variety of teams at the highest level. We feel that he is a good fit to call the shots for Donny," he continued. Wolfe, a native of Strasburg, Ohio, will begin calling the shots on the No. 71 Chevrolet this Friday night at O'Reilly Raceway Park in Indianapolis at the Power Stroke Diesel 200.

Lia won earlier this season at Mansfield, Ohio.