Mike Ford experienced the phenomenon known as "crew chief by committee" in 2000 with owner/driver Bill Elliott. That's why the second-year chief mechanic is thrilled to have Elliott's focused attention at his disposal in the debut year of the Dodge Intrepid with Evernham Motorsports. Evernham, one of the sport's most respected crew chiefs who has now stepped back into solely an owner's role, is always on call as a vital resource for Ford and his crew.