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The front-tire changer, front tire carrier and the jackman are already in motion toward the right side of the car.
A good pit stop allows a
team to hold its position on the track. If someone misses a step or is out of sync, a lead
can instantly evaporate. If the driver slows too much down pit road, he will lose time.
Overshooting the pit can be be even more costly. 55 mph to 0 at exactly the right moment
requires skill and precise timing. Races are won and lost in the pits. Polesitter and race
leader Ernie Irvan's last green flag stop left him sixth behind 1st out Dale Earnhardt. |
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All photos ©1998-2005 Gary & Barry Buchan
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