CONCORD, N.C. (AP) — Earnhardt Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates has hired John Probst as technical director to oversee all engineering for the NASCAR operation.
Probst will work closely with team competition director Steve Hmiel (pronounced Meal). Probst previously spent five years with Team Red Bull as technical director of their two-car NASCAR Sprint Cup Series operation.
Probst worked for more than a decade at Ford Motor Company, predominantly in their motor sports division. He also held posts at Ford Electronics Racing and Jackie Stewart’s Formula One program.
