Xfinity Presents: Technology that defines NASCAR – Success on Pit Road

Speed, coverage and control are critical elements of successful pit stops in NASCAR races – and pit stops can determine winners. Drivers, owners and crew chiefs break down the pit stop in the video series, "Xfinity Presents: Technology that Defines NASCAR." Speed is critical in pit stops, as the time it takes to complete routine fueling, tire changes and car adjustments has shrunk dramatically from the sport’s early beginnings. “In 1960, a pit stop was 45 seconds for two tires and gas,” Wood Brothers team owner Leonard Wood explains. And now it’s more like 12 seconds, says Eddie Wood. Team practices play a crucial role in building successful routines performed seamlessly under pressure, leading to pit stops that focus on speed more than ever before. Even a tenth of a second can make a significant difference in the race off pit road. “It kind of goes back to the pit crew,” Team Penske driver Ryan Blaney says. “They have to really be on their game to make big adjustments to the race car and not lose much time.” And coverage of pit-road stops helps teams gain better control over how they conduct pit stops, using cameras to determine if all the lug nuts are secure and analyze pit stops after completion. Watch “Xfinity Presents: Technology that Defines NASCAR – Success on Pit Road” for more insight into ways NASCAR’s top teams use technology. Change the way you WiFi with Xfinity xFi. Xfinity xFi gives you the speed, coverage and control you need for the ultimate in-home WiFi experience.  Learn more at xfinity.com/xfi. Xfinity. The Future of Awesome.