“I don’t know why I get that name I guess it’s just my focus on making sure that we operate like a family and treat each other with love and respect,” Metcalf said. While he’s the oldest of four siblings, that’s not the reason Metcalf earned the nickname. The Brotherhood circle just calls him “Big Brother.”
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42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet with new driver Ross Chastain, while he also serves as a pit-crew coach for the organization. This season, he will continue working as a gasman for the No. Mike Metcalf is a former Appalachian State University football player who has been in NASCAR for more than 15 years.
spoke with each member of the Brotherhood for an in-depth analysis of their experiences and what they hope fans of the sport will learn from the exclusive access into their everyday lives. As NASCAR continues to make strides with diversity, fighting social injustice and ensuring an inclusive culture for all, the Brotherhood series provides a behind-the-scenes look into the lives of those who have paved the path. Through the brotherhood culture they’ve built at Chip Ganassi Racing, it shows other African American men and women there is a way into NASCAR, one without all the barriers they’ve had to break down.īut the work will never be over. The five pit-crew members - Mike Metcalf, Jeremy Kimbrough, Kenyatta “Kap” Houston, Jonathan “Tig” Willard and Marshall McFadden - each take on various roles for Chip Ganassi Racing, Spire Motorsports and StarCom Racing in the NASCAR Cup Series.Īll five men came from different backgrounds and experience levels to work their way up to NASCAR’s premier series. In celebration of Black Excellence during Black History Month, NASCAR unveiled a three-part docuseries called “The Brotherhood of NASCAR,” highlighting stories of five African American pit-crew members from Chip Ganassi Racing.įocusing on their relationships on and off the race track, the first of three episodes was released on NASCAR’s YouTube channel and highlights their preparation leading into the 2021 Daytona 500.
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