Is Greg Ives the Right Crew Chief to Get Dale Earnhardt Jr. a Sprint Cup Title?

Whenever there is a significant crew chief change in NASCAR's Sprint Cup Series—particularly when it's a high-profile change—the inclination for many observers is that it will take a certain amount of time for the driver and the new crew chief to gel. That was the assumption I'm sure many Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans had when Steve Letarte left as crew chief at the end of last season and was replaced by Greg Ives. For some new driver-crew chief pairings, it may take several races or perhaps even a half season to gel. For others, it may take even longer—perhaps a season or more—before they finally click and everyone finds themselves on the same page. But a funny thing happened along the way with the new Ives-Earnhardt pair...

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