“You can’t win a championship without a team effort, ” said crew chief Robbie Reiser, whose driver, Matt Kenseth (No. 17 DEWALT Ford), won the 2003 series title and the 2004 NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge. “And it takes everybody throughout the year to do that. And not only all of the work they do in the shop but the work they do over the wall is a key ingredient to making that all happen. ”
This year, crews’ work will play a role in Saturday night’s 23rd annual NASCAR NEXTEL Cup All-Star Challenge at Lowe’s Motor Speedway. Teams will pick their pits for the event based on the finishing order of Wednesday’s Challenge.
A quick reminder: Seven team members are allowed “over the wall” to service a car on pit road. On Wednesday, this year’s 24 eligible pit crews will compete for a grand prize of $70,300. Each individual position champion will receive a $10,000 prize.
Martin Truex Jr. ’s No. 1 Bass Pro Shops Chevrolet pit crew is the defending champion.
“It’s just a great weekend for motorsports in general here, ” said Kevin Manion, crew chief for the No. 1 team. “Being based out of Charlotte, the guys, a lot of their families can come out and see them perform. ”
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