KHI Crew Member Spotlight:

Randy Armstrong
Rear-Tire Changer
No. 2 Truck Series Team

Rear-tire changer, Randy Armstrong, came to Kevin Harvick Inc. (KHI) in March 2007. Armstrong has a long background in racing. Growing up in Mobile, Alabama close to current teammates Jeremy Lewis, truck chief on the No. 2 and Cale Gale, KHI driver and shock specialist, Armstrong spent the majority of his life racing.

Before joining KHI, Armstrong served as front-tire changer at both Phoenix Racing and Biagi Racing. Armstrong enjoys traveling to the short tracks on the circuit.

“Richmond is my favorite track,” said Armstrong. “I like it because it is fast and races like a 1.5-mile track, but it is still a short track. It reminds me of a lot of the tracks back home in Alabama.”

As a seasoned crew member when asked which track was the most difficult to maneuver on pit road Armstrong said, “Martinsville is probably the toughest track that we go to because of the narrow pit boxes. I really spread out when I change tires. It is difficult for the driver to get the truck into the box. We usually face a lot of close calls at Martinsville”

The same sentiment rings true with most of the crew members who work at KHI and were apart of the championship last year. One of Armstrong’s fondest memories over the past year was winning the championship with veteran Ron Hornaday. “Even though I was not on the actual No. 33 truck team last year it was a complete victory for the entire KHI organization and a testament to everyone’s hard work and dedication.”

Another career defining moment for Armstrong occurred during the 2007 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Talladega Superspeedway when the No. 77, which Armstrong served as front-tire changer for, rolled into victory lane with a one-two KHI finish with drivers Bobby Labonte and Tony Stewart.

“Talladega last year was just awesome,” remembered Armstrong. “ It is one of those days where everything went right, not only for the No. 77 but for the entire KHI team.”