10 Essential Tools of NASCAR Pit Crew Members
Posted by staff / September 3, 2010
NASCAR pit crews are sometimes called the unsung heroes of the sport. The most powerful tool a NASCAR driver has is his car — but his car wouldn’t survive even one race without the care it gets from the crew.
Keep reading to learn about the essential tools of NASCAR pit crew members, how the tools work, and some of the surprising tricks many employ to keep their car on the track.
- Pit-box: A NASCAR crew’s pit box is sort of like the bridge of the starship Enterprise. It’s loaded with electronics, all of which relay important information to the crew.
- Jack: Since speed is critical in NASCAR, pit crews use a specialized jack that lifts the car with a single pump on the handle. Compare that to the jack you have at home or in your car. Jealous?
- Hammers, Baseball Bats and Saws: When a NASCAR car gets a big dent that affects its racing performance, crews get out hammers, baseball bats and saws for a quick fix.
Full list at HowStuffWorks.com.
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