Keeping a racecar in prime running condition is no easy task, especially when you only have seconds to do it. Every week, NASCAR pit crew members work tirelessly in the background to make sure the race goes smoothly. We got the chance to sit down with two such pit crew members to find out more...
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Pit crew members literally live on the front lines of racing action. On race day, drivers depend on them to jack up the car, change tires, refuel the car and get it back on the track in mere seconds. Those moments when they spring into action aren’t just expected; they’re practiced. “The pit athlete is...
Read more about Fit for the Pit: for Members of the NASCAR Pit Crew, Fitness Takes Top Priority
Anything drivers can do to shave off just a little more time can make a big difference at the NASCAR finish line, and that means every member of the pit crew has to be fast, agile and on top of their game at every pit stop. How fast is a NASCAR pit stop? A tire...
Read more about Every Second Counts During a NASCAR Pit Stop
Anyone who owns a car knows that it takes plenty of maintenance to keep it running its best. But what if it’s a NASCAR racecar being put to the test on the track every week? Obviously, keeping a racecar in tiptop running condition takes more than one person. In fact, it takes an entire crew...
Read more about NASCAR Pit Crew 101
Behind every great race car driver, there’s a dependable and hard-working pit crew. Pit crews must be fast and skilled; and like other athletes, they train to stay in shape for the job and it can take years of training to prepare for their position. One important aspect of their job is being able to...
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