Chad Knaus

About

NASCAR crew chief best known for his time with Hendrick Motorsports, Dale Earnhardt Incorporated and Melling Racing. He is the first crew chief to win five straight championships, doing so each year from 2006 to 2010.

Before Fame

He was born in Rockford and was serving as his father's crew chief by age fourteen.

Trivia

He has been suspended by NASCAR several times for offenses including a seat belt violation and an illegal adjustment to a car's window.

Family Life

His father John was a race car driver who won the Great Northern Series.

Associated With

He has won multiple NASCAR titles as the crew chief of Jimmie Johnson.