How a Pit Stop Works
You see a frenzy of activity each time a racecar pulls into the pit stop as technicians scramble to fix the car in record speed. Let’s get this issue with an insider’s look at what happens in those few seconds. READY FOR ACTION Twenty seconds before the car arrives, the team gets a call from the engineer on the pit wall for the crew to come out. This brings out all the technicians except for the ones that carry the new wheels. Once the car is in the pit lane, the engineer will call out the guys with the new tires. As the car reaches the pit stop, the full crew is ready to spring into action. TOP SPEED ARRIVAL The car comes in at either 60kph or 100kph, depending on the circuit. As the car comes to a stop, the four wheel gun guys will release the nuts on the wheels before the car is even in the air. JACK OPERATORS There are front and rear jack operators and one person operating the lollipop at the front. It’s his job to release the car as quickly, and also to ensure the safety of ev