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Archive for 'In the Shop'


Hey Buddy, What’s with the Attitude?

Written by T.C. on June 18th, 2008

Have you ever worked with a certain person or group of people that you just couldn’t stand?  And no matter how nice you were or how hard you tried, they were still just a big a-hole?  This is a situation that I’ve found myself in before in racing.  I’m sure it probably happens at any job, [...]

Team Meetings: The Ultimate Spin Machines

Written by Journo on June 17th, 2008

The week after a race is a time to come home, reset and refire for the next weekend. It is also a time to evaluate weekend results and performance from the weeks past. The weekly, sometimes monthly ritual of team meetings take place in the break room and on the shop floors of every NASCAR team. Often times though [...]

Chemistry with Multi-Car Teams Vital

Written by T.C. on April 30th, 2008

In the new age of NASCAR, multi-car teams rule.  NASCAR mandated a few years back that one owner could only have four teams, and soon, almost every big time car owner will be there.  Only Hendrick, Childress, Roush, and DEI have that many teams now, but within a year or two many others will follow.  Owners with [...]

Hauler Drivers: The Unsung Heroes of Racing

Written by T.C. on April 25th, 2008

As the real grind of the racing season kicks in, I wanted to take some time to talk about the real heroes of really any kind of motorsports: the hauler drivers.  We couldn’t do what we do if it wasn’t for the guys that hop behind the wheel of these 80,000lb race shops on wheels.  [...]

The Drivers Aren’t the Only Competitors

Written by T.C. on April 23rd, 2008

If you are a race fan, and you think the competition stops with the drivers, think again.  The drivers are the face of the sport and they get paid big bucks to do what they do.   But, the competition for crew guys is just as fierce as the on track action, and its not just competition [...]

Rumor Central: Jayski’s got nothing on the Race Shops

Written by T.C. on April 15th, 2008

When it comes to NASCAR rumors I think most fans turn to Jayski and a lot of other NASCAR websites and blogs.  But I’ve got to tell you, the worst place for rumors running rampant, is inside the race shop.
Not to put the world famous Jayski or any other sites down, because Jayski is probably [...]