Last Updated on August 29, 2023 by Pittalks
May 12, 2015
This weekend and for the next few weeks in the future, the #14 of Tony Stewart will be without their front tire changer Bryan Jacobson. Jacobson is undergoing surgery this week to repair some shoulder issues. Taking his place will be long time EGR tire changer Chris McMullen. McMullen was just recently was on the rear of the #42 before being replaced earlier in the season. As far as time frame for Jacobson’s recovery….it sounds like 4-5 months at best.
Good luck to Chris this weekend on the #14 and Bryan during surgery!
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