This pit stop was a wild ride. You usually see some fuel spill on stops. But this was clearly a different situation entirely. No one wants their firesuit soaked in gasoline. Again, the crew is ...

But when he learned that he was not going to have enough fuel to finish the race, Hamlin had to pit one last time, which led to him finishing 16th. “It was fun battling up front,” Hamlin said.

An ideal pit stop takes about 7 seconds. A stop includes changing four tires, filling an 18.5-gallon fuel tank and making any desired wing adjustments to create optimum aerodynamics. Need a break?

“We used to be refueling, so you’re talking a 10-second pit stop, changing tires was no concern because you were always waiting on the fuel,” he said. “There were no quick release ...

Drivers will take the green flag, complete one lap at speed, and on the second lap enter one of two designated pit stalls for a four-tire stop (no fuel). Once complete, they’ll race back to the ...

Cars swap lanes for the second run. During each round, crews will simulate a fuel hookup and change all four Firestone Firehawk ties. The Pit Stop Challenge was first held in 1977, with Jim ...

INDIANAPOLIS — Josef Newgarden beat teammate Will Power in the finals of the Indianapolis 500 pit-stop challenge on Friday, giving the whole of Team Penske something to feel good about after a trying ...

Following the race, Hamlin said he knew it was going to be a good pit stop when the jack was dropped on the right side of the car, but he still didn't expect to make up enough to gain the lead.