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  • Members of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s pit crew front tire changer Kip Wolfmeir (L) drops down to loosen lug nuts as front tire carrier Ben Fischbeck (R) carries the new tire during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire changer Bryan Jacobson (R) and front tire carrier Brett Morrell (L) compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Greg Biffle's front tire carrier Collin Pasi (L) helps teammate front tire changer Todd Zeigler over the wall during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Members of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s pit crew front tire changer Kip Wolfmeir (L) drops down to loosen lug nuts as front tire carrier Ben Fischbeck (R) carries the new tire during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Members of Martin True Jr.'s pit crew Shannon Keys (R) front tire carrier and Dennis Terry (L) front tire changer run to work on the first tire while competing during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kevin Harvick pit crew members Ryan Pepe (R) front tire changer and Dail Long (L) the front tire carrier during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire changer Bryan Jacobson (L) and front tire carrier Brett Morrell (R) compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Greg Biffle's front tire carrier Collin Pasi (L) helps teammate front tire changer Todd Zeigler over the wall during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Front tire changer Justin Nottestad (R) runs out as front tire carrier Joe Crossen (L) carries the new tire during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire carrier Brett Morrell waits to compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Denny Hamlin's front tire carrier Brandon Pegram runs down to start pushing his team's car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Martin Truex Jr., front tire carrier Shannon Keys leaps over the wall to start pushing the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Front tire carrier Brett Morrell for the #43 Air Force car jumps over the wall during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kyle Busch pit crew members Kenny Barber (R) back tire carrier and Jake Seminara (L) back tire changer during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Greg Biffle's rear tire changer Kyle Power (R) and rear tire carrier Kevin McDowell compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Carl Edwards pit crew members Brandon Hopkins (R) rear tire changer and rear tire carrier Jody Fortson (L) work their event during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire changer Bryan Jacobson waits to compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Members of Martin True Jr.'s pit crew Dennis Terry front tire changer runs to the other side of the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Carl Edwards pit crew members Brandon Hopkins (L) rear tire changer and rear tire carrier Jody Fortson (R) talk prior to competing during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Greg Biffle's rear tire changer Kyle Power runs to start removing lug nuts during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Team's line up as the national anthem plays during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew celebrate after winning the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew (31) react as they win the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew (31) react as they win the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew (31) react as they win the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kurt Busch pit crew member jack man Ryan Gallahan reacts after winning a heat during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kevin Harvick jack man Corey Wimbish runs down to help his team push the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Clint Bowyer's jack man Bill Ferguson lifts the car up in competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew celebrate after winning the overall competition  during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew celebrate after winning the overall competition  during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton celebrates with his car after they won the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew (31) react as they win the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kurt Busch pit crew member jack man Ryan Gallahan reacts after winning a heat during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • A member of the David Reutimann pit crew starts to push the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jack man Rodney Fetters for Greg Biffle jumps over the wall after finishing lifting the car on both sides to being pushing the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Tracy Duncan the jack man for Carl Edwards prepares to start his competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kurt Busch's team (43) pushes their car across the finish line ahead of Bobby Labonte's team (96) during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Pit crew's are introduced as fireworks explode during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Pit Crew's are introduced during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew celebrate after winning the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Jeff Burton's pit crew (31) react as they win the overall competition during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • A member of Jeff Burton's pit crew runs to star pushing the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • A member of the David Reutimann pit crew starts to push the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Members of Martin True Jr.'s pit crew Shannon Keys (R) front tire carrier and Dennis Terry (L) front tire changer run to work on the first tire while competing during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Greg Biffle's front tire carrier Collin Pasi (L) helps teammate front tire changer Todd Zeigler over the wall during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Greg Biffle's front tire carrier Collin Pasi (L) helps teammate front tire changer Todd Zeigler over the wall during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire carrier Brett Morrell waits to compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Denny Hamlin's front tire carrier Brandon Pegram runs down to start pushing his team's car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Front tire carrier Brett Morrell for the #43 Air Force car jumps over the wall during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Martin Truex Jr., front tire carrier Shannon Keys leaps over the wall to start pushing the car during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Front tire changer Justin Nottestad (R) runs out as front tire carrier Joe Crossen (L) carries the new tire during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Members of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s pit crew front tire changer Kip Wolfmeir (L) drops down to loosen lug nuts as front tire carrier Ben Fischbeck (R) carries the new tire during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Members of Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s pit crew front tire changer Kip Wolfmeir (L) drops down to loosen lug nuts as front tire carrier Ben Fischbeck (R) carries the new tire during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire changer Bryan Jacobson (L) and front tire carrier Brett Morrell (R) compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Reed Sorenson's front tire changer Bryan Jacobson (R) and front tire carrier Brett Morrell (L) compete during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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  • Kevin Harvick pit crew members Ryan Pepe (R) front tire changer and Dail Long (L) the front tire carrier during the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge at Time Warner Cable Arena in Charlotte, North Carolina May 14, 2009. NASCAR has only one sanctioned indoor event - the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge takes place two days prior to the NASCAR All-Star Race. The Pit Crew Challenge is a chance for the behind the scene's and integral members of race team's to compete head to head to see who changes tires the fastest. The Pit Crew Challenge is a head to head single elimination tournament style event that showcases the individual skills of Tire Changers, Gas Men, Jack Men, Catch Can Men who fill up the seven member pit crew to see who can complete a pit stop and then push the car across the 40 yard push to the finish line. Jeff Burton's pit crew won the annual event with a time of 22.115 seconds setting an event record and collecting the $70,100 prize. CHRIS KEANE FOR THE NEW YORK TIMES
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