Brian Wilson named crew chief on Team Penske’s No. 22 XFINITY Series car

After securing its fourth NASCAR XFINITY Series owners' championship in 2015, Team Penske's No. 22 team will have a new crew chief calling the shots for the 2016 season, the organization announced Monday afternoon.

Former Sprint Cup Series race engineer Brian Wilson will replace Greg Erwin atop the pit box, while Erwin will move into the role of team manager for the organization's XFINITY Series efforts.

Previously, Wilson worked on the No. 2 Sprint Cup Series car with crew chief Paul Wolfe and driver Brad Keselowski. Together, Wilson, Wolfe and Keselowski have earned 16 wins, 10 poles, 58 top fives and the 2012 Sprint Cup Series championship. Wilson also helped lead Team Penske to the 2010 XFINITY Series title with Keselowski.

"Brian has been an integral part of two of our NASCAR championships over the last few years and he has shown he deserves the opportunity to lead a team as he has demonstrated the ability to consistently produce race-winning cars," said team owner Roger Penske. "Brian has earned this opportunity and we believe he is the right person to lead the No. 22 team as it prepares to race for four-straight titles in 2016."