NASCAR fans realize how critical Pit Stops are in bringing home a
win for their favorite driver. In addition to fuel and pit stop timing
strategies used by NASCAR's Crew Chiefs, it's essential for their Pit
Crews to be outfitted with the best tools for a fast and efficient
pit stop.
These 2008 photos of the NASCAR pits will give race fans a close-up look
at the tires, wheels, tools and equipment used by pit crews. Also
included are photos of the methods used by NSCS crew chiefs to
evaluate and coach pit crews following a NASCAR pit stop.
Tire changing, body work and fueling all play critical roles in the
NASCAR Pits. While you may have caught a glimpse of these tools
while watching NASCAR races on TV, these photos will give you a much
better look at the pits. So let's take a fresh look at what's needed to win NSCS
pit races!
NASCAR PIT CARTS
AND TOOL BOXES
Morning
in the NASCAR Pits - Getting the allotted 20 new race tires ready
to go
Pit
carts contain tool boxes, video monitors and an observation deck for
the crew chief and technical members of the pit crew
DEI
Dale Earnhardt, Inc.
insignia on a pit cart
DeWalt rechargeable power tools are a favorite of most NASCAR
pit crews
Hendrick Motorsports hubcap adds chrome and shine to this
pit box
NASCAR
pit tools and air hoses
#8 Mark
Martin pit cart
Air
gauges and pressure regulators
Finishing the morning setup of this crew's pit box
Crew
member gluing wheel weights onto these NASCAR rims
Close-up of glued wheel weight
NASCAR
pit crews sign autographs for race fans
Pit
crew member checking the tire pressure on Goodyear racing tires
Gillett
Evernham Motorsports pit cart for #9 Kasey Kahne
Portable generators are attached to race cars while waiting for the
race to start
