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Article: Young crew chief aims for title Cornish native Letarte, 27, directing quest for Jeff Gordon

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September 19, 2006
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LOUDON, N.H. - He is one of the youngest crew chiefs in the Nextel Cup series.

But 27-year-old Cornish native Steve Letarte is one of just 10 crew chiefs in the Chase for the Championship.

Letarte became the crew chief for Jeff Gordon's DuPont No. 24 Chevy at the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire International Speedway a year ago.

Gordon, who failed to qualify for the Chase last year, did make it this season in the ninth spot and his third-place finish at the Sylvania 300 at NHIS Sunday has moved him up to fourth.

Chase drivers have their points revamped after the first 26 races with each driver separated by five-point increments to begin the final 10 races.

"We set a goal to make the Chase and ...

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