Sauter left for GMS Racing in 2016, and was replaced by Rico Abreu. George remained the crew chief, but was released with a few races left in the season after the team was winless again and missed the playoffs. He was picked up by Hattori Racing Enterprises, becoming Ryan Truex's crew chief.
Sauter left GMS Racing in 2016, replaced by Rico Abreu. George remained as the crew chief but was released before the end of the season due to the team's lack of wins and playoff exclusion. He joined Hattori Racing Enterprises to become Ryan Truex's crew chief.