Pittalks April 7, 2016 Injuries have not been kind to the #43 of RPM. Two weeks before Daytona, Gas Man Justin Reisman tore his Achilles and now they have another injury.Over the Easter weekend, tire carrier Devon Armstrong tore his distal bicep tendon and will be out at least until the middle of the season. “I … Read more
January 25, 2015 The HMS athletic department has gone through some turnover in the past few months and now they have another obstacle to get through. Coach Greg Morin, coach of the 48/88, has decided to pursue other interests outside of racing and will be leaving the team at the end of January. Early in … Read more
March 5, 2015 Chip Ganassi Racing has made major changes to one of their top cars. 4 of the 6 crewmen on the #42 of Kyle Larson have been moved to another team that CGR supplies crews for (#7, #46). Tire Changer Chris McMullen, Carrier Doug Riepe, Jackman Mark Jannsen, and Changer Dennis Terry were … Read more
November 15, 2015 Eric Wilson has stepped down as head coach of RCR’s pit crews effective immediately. Wilson took over the coaching job 3 years ago when Matt Clark was released. Wilson’s plans are unclear to us at this time but what is clear is that Ray Wright will be taking over. Wright has been … Read more
July 7, 2014 This past week a pit crew coaching change was made at MWR. Long time coach Walt Smith has taken over after being out of the sport for a few months. Smith is a veteran to pit road and has spent over 20 years as a pit crew member and coach. For the … Read more
Did you know that the first NASCAR race was held in 1949, while the first Formula One (F1) race wasn’t until 1950? Nowadays, F1 races are typically watched by fans all over the world, while NASCAR races are popular only in certain regions of the United States. So why is F1 so much more popular … Read more
“Whenever I have to go pee during a race, I just think about my target and let it flow.” – Dale Earnhardt Jr. It’s not as easy as it sounds, though, as drivers are often battling G-forces that can reach up to 3Gs. For example, if a driver weighs 200 pounds, they would feel like … Read more
“The amount of work and coordination that goes into a successful pit stop in NASCAR is astounding. In just a few seconds, the entire course of the race can be changed.” ~~Darrell Waltrip, three-time Cup Series champion. Pit stops are one of the most important aspects of any NASCAR race. They can make or break … Read more
Since its invention in the early 19th century, the clutch has been a key component of all motor vehicles. But do race cars like those in Formula One (F1) still need them? Ultimately the question is, do f1 cars have a clutch pedal? The answer is no, but they do have a clutch. How is … Read more
Did you know that the average F1 pit stop takes just under three seconds? In that time, 4 tires are changed, and any necessary adjustments are made. In a sport where fractions of a second can make all the difference, pit crews have to be fast and precise. In this blog post, we’ll take a … Read more
