Charlotte race weeks are quickly approaching and that means teams are opening their doors for fan appreciation days and drivers are signing autographs throughout the region. We here at TNI wanted to get all Charlotte bound fans prepared for the next two weeks, so we have compiled a list of events and things to do. [...]
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UPDATED: Things To Do In Charlotte During Race Weeks
May 10th, 2009 
Journo 
Posted in In the Shop, NASCAR News, Those Crazy Race Fans 
Tags: charlotte, coca cola 600, coke 600, ifavorite, pit crew challenge, race shops, Race weeks, things to do, tours 
4 Comments »The Anatomy of a Pit Stop
September 4th, 2008 T.C. There is no doubt that if you’ve ever watched a race from ARCA all the way up to Cup, you’ve seen a pit stop. The driver comes to pit road and the seven man crew springs into action putting on four fresh tires and filling the tank fuel of Sunoco race fuel. There are many different [...]
Posted in Over The Wall Tags: catch can man, gas man, ifavorite, jack, jackman, lugnuts, pit crew, pit stop, tire carrier, Tire Changer, tires 5 Comments »Burning Bridges; or How To Get Blacklisted
August 27th, 2008 Journo Militaries for centuries would burn a bridge after crossing it to prevent the enemy army from pursuing them. While this may not be the Army and there are not traditional enemies in pursuit, many people who work in NASCAR find that it is still very possible to burn bridges. This incredibly dangerous move sets individuals up for a speedy exit [...]
A Salute to the Midway Madness
August 4th, 2008 Journo Outside the race track every weekend the village of souvenirs, car displays and sponsor tents appear seemingly out of nowhere. They offer samples of sun screen, chewing tobacco, and Coca-Cola. You can even play video games, or test your skill as a member of a pit crew. Whatever your pleasure, the city of tents and trailers serve a [...]
Posted in NASCAR at the Track Tags: hauler, ifavorite, midway, NASCAR, NASCAR at the Track, NASCAR transporter, village 1 Comment »The NASCAR Life: The Job
June 1st, 2008 Journo A NASCAR career is one that many dream of, and one that many give up a lot to pursue. It has perks unlike any other job, that is if you enjoy NASCAR, and it provides an opportunity to work for a professional sports team, something not too many of us can say we do. It [...]
Good Spotters are Key to Success on Track
May 27th, 2008 T.C. Behind every superstar driver in the sport today is a good crew chief, good team, good equipment, and supportive sponsors. But one vital piece of the puzzle that doesn’t get the praise they deserve is the team’s spotter. If you ever listen to a scanner during the race, the voice you will hear 80% of [...]
