After four races we are on our first off week of the season and the news out of the sport reflects that. Start and park became the phrase of the week as NASCAR VP of Competition Robin Pemberton said they would begin scrutinizing teams that take part in the practice. Since then everyone has weighed in on the issue (don’t worry we will tomorrow), including NASCAR President Mike Helton and VP Jim Hunter. This is the NASCAR week that was March 8 to 14, 2009.

Check out the very cool video from Fox Sports’ Sport Science below. It examines the anatomy of a pit stop with one of the best crews in the sport.

Sports Science – NASCAR Pit Crew (video)

Earnhardt Ganassi Racing’s Aric Almirola continues to look for primary sponsorship

Premier Racing’s Timothy Peters keeps on trucking with low-budget team

Bruton’s Las Vegas routine in need of new material

Parenting on pit road now common lifestyle in racing

Vintage Insiders

The NASCAR Life: The Community

Start and Park Bringin’ Up The Rear

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