Risky Moves
So, Tobey, how do you feel about replacing the man you claim taught you everything you know about being a crew chief?"
Tobey Harris squirmed a little in his chair, self-conscious in the glare of the bright lights, uncomfortable with the line of questioning introduced by the very attractive woman facing him from a matching chair. "I have nothing but the highest respect for Neil Sanchez. He's a great guy and I wish him success in whatever he chooses to pursue next."
"Can you tell our listeners why he was fired? It had to have been serious for team owner Dawson Ritter to dump the established crew chief this late in the season, with the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup in the balance for your driver, Kent Grosso."
Tobey felt his eyes narrow in irritation. Remembering his onlookers, he tried to keep his emotions out of his voice and expression when he replied, "Neil left the team through mutual agreement, for reasons of his own. As I said, I think he's a great guy. Our team is ready for the upcoming race at Watkins Glen."
His interviewer nodded, making her wavy, shoulder-length chestnut hair sway against the shoulders of the thin white summer sweater she wore with sharply tailo ... read full excerpt from: Risky Moves ebook
