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NASCAR Got The Chase They Wanted

T.C. — Mon, 14 Nov 2011 07:55:00 +0000

And then there were two. Following Sunday’s Cup Series race at Phoenix, only two drivers, Tony Stewart and Carl Edwards, still have a shot at the title. Every other Chaser has been mathematically eliminated. As we get ready for Homestead, we are in for one hell of a battle with the two drivers we do [...]

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Did You Know Rival Crew Chiefs Work Together?

T.C. — Tue, 25 Oct 2011 03:52:51 +0000

During the race, pit road can be a busy place. Under cautions, it’s not uncommon for 30 or more cars to hit pit road for service. When that happens, teams are at the mercy of those around them in regard to how they can get in and out of their pit stall. But during green [...]

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NASCAR Doesn’t Need A Chase Pit Crew Rule

T.C. — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 03:12:20 +0000

There was an interesting piece today on NASCAR.com where Joe Menzer and Bill Kimm faced off about whether or not Chase teams should be allowed to make pit crew changes. They referenced the changes that have happened to Kevin Harvick’s team the last two years, and the mid-race change for the #48 at Texas last [...]

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Key Pit Crew Changes Could Shape Championships

T.C. — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 05:03:31 +0000

Pit road has played a big roll in the outcome of races this season, and as the Cup and Nationwide Series search for their 2011 champions, an even bigger emphasis will be placed on the crews. Those drivers with the strongest pit crews will have a serious advantage as we come into the home stretch. [...]

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Pit Road Odds And Ends

T.C. — Thu, 25 Aug 2011 02:55:51 +0000

As we head towards the weekend, I’ve got a couple of topics I wanted to cover regarding the recent goings on surrounding pit road. New Gas Man Rule NASCAR announced a few weeks back that gas men are no longer allowed to attempt extra work while fueling the car during pit stops. What the rule [...]

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Pit Crews Aren’t Always To Blame

T.C. — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 03:31:17 +0000

I’ll admit I’m a bit of a lurker. I like to hang around on Twitter, Facebook, and some forums to see what the fans are talking about. It really helps when searching for new topics to write about for TNI. Something I’ve seen a bit recently that I wanted to address has to do with [...]

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Knaus’ Pit Crew Plan Not Working

T.C. — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 06:00:44 +0000

By now, I’m sure you know by heart the story behind Jimmie Johnson’s pit crew. The team struggles at Texas, gets replaced by Jeff Gordon’s crew for the remainder of the Chase, and all but a few are gone at season’s end. Coming into 2011, Chad Knaus decided to go in a different direction with [...]

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Long Busy Weekend Ahead For Some Pit Crews

T.C. — Thu, 19 May 2011 02:43:53 +0000

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The Best Car Sometimes Doesn’t Beat Good Strategy

T.C. — Mon, 16 May 2011 02:49:41 +0000

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Pit Crew Challenge Taking Shape

T.C. — Tue, 10 May 2011 02:33:51 +0000

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