You can find a stat for anything these days, but this one holds some merit. Over the past eight weeks, six of the eight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series winners have come from a pit box with an opening in front or behind.
This might sound trivial, but think about it -- the teams that are able to get on and off pit road with less trouble than others are showing up in Victory Lane.
Teams with an opening in their pit stall won the five races from Texas through Kansas. For the season, eight of 14 races (57 percent) have been won with openings.
It's something to consider if you play fantasy NASCAR. Check out this week's pit stall assignments to spot the openings.
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