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CREW PROFILE: Eddie Harvey

In the NASCAR world, a crew member is the backbone of any team that helps a driver achieve success on the track. Often times the person leading the way behind the scenes is the crew chief. In the NASCAR Whelen Southern Modified Tour, the crew chief is often a family member of the team that calls the shots and makes decisions that often determine the outcome of a race or season for his team.

This crew chief has been a part of the NASCAR Whelen Modified and Southern Modified Tours for over a decade. He and his father Howard are well known in both tours. This week’s profile features Eddie Harvey, crew chief of the No. 11 Phoenix Pre-Owned/Triad Auto Sales Chevrolet, driven by Zach Brewer.

Eddie Harvey

AGE: 41
HOMETOWN: Winston-Salem, N.C.
CHILDREN: Trish; Cassie
TEAM: Ideal Racing
DRIVER: Zach Brewer
AT-TRACK JOB: Crew chief
FULL-TIME OCCUPATION: Self-employed business owner
RACING BACKGROUND: Harvey has been around race cars since his younger days driving and racing go-karts with his dad Howard.
MOST MEMORABLE MOMENT IN RACING: From winning at Martinsville Speedway, to celebrating Jamie Tomaino’s 500th start, there are too many great memories to list here.
OTHER INTERESTS OR HOBBIES: Enjoy weightlifting and playing golf
SOMETHING PEOPLE WOULD BE SURPRISED TO LEARN ABOUT ME: That I will probably do anything to help anybody.
FAVORITE KIND OF MUSIC: Alternative
FAVORITE MOVIE: Rudy
FAVORITE FOOD: Anything Italian
PERSONAL VEHICLE: Chevrolet Suburban
PERSON I MOST ADMIRE: My dad, Howard Harvey. Everything I have learned in life, business and racing, I learned from him and I am thankful for him.