Fit Row: Pit crews to take on stationary bike challenge

RELATED: 'Fit' Row by Lilly Diabetes launches on NASCAR.com In a continuation of encouraging fans to better manage their health, Lilly Diabetes has created a stationary bike-riding competition to highlight the competitors within NASCAR. The NASCAR Fitness Challenge Powered by Lilly Diabetes will showcase health and wellness in action. Taking place on Oct. 4 at the NASCAR Plaza to lead into race weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway, teams consisting of four cyclers will be made up of three pit crew members and one team employee. Splitting teams into two groups, the competition will feature 30-minute stages to qualify for the 45-minute final round. Points will be awarded based on the power output by the competitor. Those points will also be added to the social challenge fans are encouraged to participate in, which kicks off today. The winning team will receive a charitable donation of $20,000 from Lilly Diabetes for their charity of choice. Teams expected to attend are: Roush Fenway Racing, Leavine Family Racing, Richard Childress Racing, Stewart-Haas Racing, Bolen Motorsports, Team Penske, Wood Brothers Racing, Germain Racing, Joe Gibbs Racing and Hendrick Motorsports. The official health partner of NASCAR, Lilly Diabetes launched its 'Fit' Row series earlier this year on NASCAR.com. to focus on the health and fitness aspects of racing. Throughout the year stories have included the track walk at Charlotte Motor Speedway and how drivers like Jimmie Johnson and Kevin Harvick stay in peak physical condition.