What Slow Motion Reveals About a 72-Step Pit Stop | WIRED

[@darrellparkhill]

Jesus... this is a doctorate level education not just in not pit stops, but in biomechanical efficacity. I'm not the biggest NASCAR fan at all - I'm all F1 - but as far as nuance and technique are concerned, THIS is the definition of economy of motion. STUNNING video.

[@BeeSharp47]

I agree. I did not realise just how thought out every single movement was in a NASCAR pit stop, down to the number of steps between each objective. Not a real fan of the sport (at least not watching it) but you can't help respecting this meticulously choreographed pit dance. Fascinating video.

[@khondkerakter859]

I thought f1 Pitstops were sophisticated, well this takes first spot

[@wwaxwork]

I have no interest in car racing but found that fascinating. Love the details they think about.

[@dinryu]

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[@musicvixen24]

Same

[@heathertaylor8904]

Same

[@StarFlare256]

Same

[@quinnbitner7921]

Takes these guys 16 seconds, takes my mechanic 3 weeks and 3200 dollars Smh...

[@assepa]

In Formula 1 it takes about 2.5 seconds. Different rules of course, but insanely fast!

[@damaribrackett1159]

😂😂😂this got to be the best comment

[@shannamcmellon572]

👏 👏 👏 👏 That comment deserves a slow clap of appreciation!!

[@belluh-1huey102]

@@assepa yes cuz one person per job

[@JM.....]

You dont want to know how much this team costs then 😂

[@matthewviramontes3131]

16 seconds? It takes me about 5 minutes of staring at my tire just to figure out if it's flat or not.

[@terezjordon2290]

💕🤣😂🤣😂💕

[@handyrus]

dang! I had no idea that a pit-crew was soooo precise. Well done

[@SparkRattle]

I've always respected pit crews more than drivers. The absolute, nearly obssessive-compulsive discipline you need to make the pit as short as possible is completely bonkers!

[@AEWYU]

I know the one lug wheels are faster now but the sound of a pitstop is such an iconic thing of nascar and the 5 lug is just so much cooler and impressive

[@mitchelnext1]

If I didn't know better, it would seem almost comical that so much human effort/energy were put into such an ultimately inconsequential activity. That being said, I enjoyed learning about the process and I'm here for it

[@akashsarma8241]

Same goes for football, Olympics motorsport pushes man, machine, innovation to its absolutely best. And has contributed a lot

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

@@akashsarma8241 " motorsport pushes man, machine, innovation to its absolutely best" I mean, the best man can be driving in a car for absolutely no reason other than having nothing to contribute to society.

[@akashsarma8241]

@@Hahahahaaahaahaa same for basketball football kick a ball dribbling a ball doesnt contribute anything to society as well

[@miriammeenattoor2952]

@@Hahahahaaahaahaa Npt everything needs to contribute to the ‘greater good’ smh

[@freshroses240]

Geez never seen so many guys so upset about someone else’s passion 🥴🥴

[@Grrinn]

Idk, feels like there's a missed opportunity here for some of these guys to slide across the hood to save time and add a little flare.

[@cjdebnam3229]

A lil razzle dazzle 😂

[@zachscott8795]

Quick gainer off the hood

[@awakenedgarou8542]

These cars are so light, that if he slides on the hood it might sink under the guys weight

[@AbrahamArthemius]

I mean technically the pit crew in Super Formula series did just that.

[@1966dar]

this is so fascinating. i think i’ve maybe seen three car races in my life - and i adore this video! and, some amazing lessons on just getting anything done in a team environment: working together, clear ideas on who is doing what, etc. i would actually show this to a class or group if it was appropriate to the topic.

[@TwelfthQuotient]

this was done on a 2010-2012 car, those cars have 5 lugnuts. The current cars only have one giant one making it slightly faster

[@briantieken6718]

,5 not 6. 6 lug is for heavy duty trucks.

[@TwelfthQuotient]

oh yeah my bad

[@hansdekryger]

Was about to say the same thing

[@deputy_dingus4]

Dude its NASCAR, they are required to have 5 lugnuts

[@briantieken6718]

@@deputy_dingus4 Not on the Nextgen car.

[@Piexus_]

Great editing, as always, love ya WIRED. Thank you Mr. Merrell

[@Jerms995]

I tried out the Pit Crew challenge at the NASCAR hall of fame! Our quickest time was 17 seconds. the pit crew for being able to do everything in such a short amount of time, that's impressive I know I'm not joining a pit crew anytime soon...

[@belluh-1huey102]

@@aayushsoni5097 in which I only have to do one thing

[@Alvah707]

@@aayushsoni5097 which is easier

[@NrinaNutshell]

@@aayushsoni5097 boring

[@nathanpecson9008]

the jack person has the scariest task, imagine releasing the jack and you accidentally place a finger between the lift and the base of the jack with all the weight of the car. I know there’s a handle but compared to f1 jack, this is more insane.

[@1.4142]

This is more intense than the racing itself.

[@gravitymediapro]

Fascinating! Thank you for making and sharing this video. This man has next level knowledge.

[@cathyrined9984]

Just as efficient the pit stops are so is this guys efficacy in talking and describing the entire process.

[@MultiKingfull]

all that talk about pegging got me all riled up fr

[@bridgetadams2553]

Hi

[@jbrou123]

Oh, behave!😏

[@bluefleet1655]

seeing people compare nascar to F1 in the comments, those are like, two different racing systems....different wheel/hub design, vehicle design, etc.

[@whosjulez1157]

Yeah, the one is racing the other one is turning left simulator

[@Hahahahaaahaahaa]

@@whosjulez1157 And both are a waste of everyone's time. "OOOH look at me I can drive like a big boy!" and people pay to watch.

[@ItsBarmanji]

@@Hahahahaaahaahaa you must be scientist then doing great thing for your country if no then stfu?

[@miriammeenattoor2952]

@@Hahahahaaahaahaa Half of the stuff we do in life is a waste of time. You watching KZbin is a waste of time. You’re also conveniently forgetting the amount of money and employment these sports generate. Don’t diss people’s interests and jobs because you don’t understand it. Be a big boy and respect your fellow human beings.

[@Augustus0802]

@@miriammeenattoor2952 well said

[@rogerwalker9191]

Poetry In Motion when done right...but, my god, carrying 2- 90# Tires?...Priceless!

[@rockerseven]

Local tire shop: "So what we try to do is maximize the amount of distance our guys travel, so as you can see he puts down his tool, and takes 87 steps over to the desk to take a beverage break. Immediately after, he takes a maximum amount of time to walk over to his colleague so they can chit chat for no less than 15 to 16 minutes about what they're going to do that weekend. We teach them to always drop one or two lugnuts so they have to spend 17 minutes to look for it. We try to not service the tools so they start to malfunction and stretches the amount of time it takes to change the tires. We're always aiming for a minimum of 2 hours."

[@michaelflanagan1185]

These are the REAL athletes in racing

[@monteiro5306]

In a word: EXTRAORDINARY !

[@Wired4Life2]

*”Pit stop.”* - Guido, _Cars_ (2006)

[@phvrieler]

This is a perfect example of a lean process with no waste at all

[@rafaelperalta1676]

Imagine just 1 guy trips and ruins the whole synergy.

[@kevinquintanar5208]

Do an F1 pit stop next!

[@moonlightcray1068]

This reminds me of the Cars scene where Guido changes Lightning's tires

[@purpleidea]

How do they align the five tire holes with the wheel pegs so quickly? Are they flared out or something?

[@schokey3513]

Good question....and what about the lug nutz on the ground and the car spinning out of the pit over a couple of the nutz?

[@NrinaNutshell]

@@schokey3513 They pick the lug nuts off the ground when the car leaves.

[@TheEgg185]

1. There's that center hub thing that gives the wheel something to rest on. Regular cars don't have that. So they don't have to have wheel aligned when placed on the hub. 2. After that, the wheel only needs to be turned a few degrees for the holes to match the studs. 3. Practice.

[@hankhohn5017]

They also mentioned that they put tape on the tire so that you're always grabbing the tire at the right spot to minimize fumbling for the holes

[@26jori]

this was sick

[@brandonjohnson9876]

Worth noting that the new NASCAR cars only use a single lug per tire, a la F1. The amount of time to tighten that one lug is about the same as the five before.

[@reggiewright175]

Just a question. If you double the crew can you do both sides at the same time?

[@HPayne62]

That's how it works in a lot of racing series, but it's illegal to have more than 5 crew members over the wall in NASCAR for safety reasons.

[@reggiewright175]

@@HPayne62 Thanks 4 the knowledge

[@SkateGeneva]

Wait until you discover that in F1 the team can change all 4 tyres in less than 2 seconds

[@bridgetadams2553]

Hi

[@bleh1027]

I think those guys had 30+ ppl and had them carry the car which was much faster

[@holycrapchris]

Sure, triple the crew size and you'll save time.

[@zen1647]

Exactly, plus F1 mechanics know metric so they're faster AND smarter.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

@@zen1647 WTH does that have to do with any race car pit stops?

[@eddy2561]

Video nicely done!!

[@Aedar]

Right so obviously these are different cars, crews, etc. but I would love to see a NASCAR pit crew try their hand at an F1 pit stop and vice versa

[@mavfan1]

as long as the F1 crew is limited to 5 people that'd be interesting.

[@tubbygreyed5636]

Very impressed.. The video answered a few questions that I did wonder about beforehand..

[@GrayFlare]

I lost count of how many times this guy said the word 'peg' 😂

[@cabinvibeetsystore9094]

New sub 👍 liked

[@briantieken6718]

They forget to point out that the driver parallel parks at highway speed.

[@alecsmalygo]

pit road speed is usually only maxed at 35-50 mph

[@briantieken6718]

@@alecsmalygo only? Can you parallel park without slowing down at 40?

[@cloudyconnex7166]

@@briantieken6718 I certainly can but the car in front of me will probably not be in the same position

[@TheApache101]

I see in NASCAR today they have a guy rip off a layer of the windshield? This video dosnt mention that guy. Is this new did they use to have a guy just squiggy it real quick if it was dirty?

[@pigbenis8366]

They applies a bunch of thin layers of plastic that can be ripped off giving the driver a clean windshield. I reckon they thought the long pole with a squeegee was another obstacle or hazard.

[@quirkyviper]

Fascinating

[@joedonahue30]

Great job!

[@SwigerQ86]

This is beautiful

[@joversecomics5536]

So Guido was really efficient

[@okhera1]

Very Nice Bro. Get Good People!

[@anxious-alien]

This is amazing!

[@StevenBanks123]

I thought the regular footage of this pit stop IS slow motion compared to F1 pit stops. Of course F1 huge crew, 1 lug nut per, no refuel.

[@mavfan1]

newer NASCAR cars also have 1 lug so it's faster than in this video.

[@StacksSats]

what happens if the tire changer strips the lug threads?

[@Jerms995]

The lug nuts are usually glued in! It could happen but not very likely

[@CMZneu]

Great video but ironically a tad bit long, i could have done more than 55 pit stops in the time it took to watch this video.

[@jeremysmith9694]

Yeah I got to about five minutes

[@KevinP32270]

GREAT GRAVITY. that's impressive.

[@moose583]

how do the lugnuts stay on the wheel when they throw the new ones back on? Are the studs not threaded that far out? I know it doesn't matter much since they use one lug nut now but I've always been curious.

[@HPayne62]

The new tires have the lug nuts glued onto the rim in place. The bolt pushes them off the rim and they're instantly ready to be tightened.

[@Sarahlynn0105]

Why can’t my shop fix it this fast? I’d save a lot in labor. 😅😂

[@gbwillson]

I recall watchin little Ralphie helping his dad speed change a flat tire on the old Studebaker and dropping the F-bomb...

[@vmarquez73]

That's a lot of nuts

[@CesarCalad]

This is very similar to marching band

[@joseph_b319]

That is amazing!!!

[@Grungeoke]

Aawesome!

[@sjelliott6660]

But how are the lug nuts held in place on the new tire?

[@datdudeoverthere1040]

They glue the lug nuts to the wheel of the new tire. The adhesive is just strong enough to hold them until they are torqued on.

[@stanleydog1454]

10:49 Dang... Fueler's eye-game is en flique

[@pheonixflame59]

Nice

[@greencandy87]

"OH PIT CREWWWWWWW!!!!"

[@brueashear]

Real life speedrunners... So cool

[@iosifconta8112]

Super. Nice.

[@alexandernguyen7834]

This is exactly what I searched for lol

[@devildude3651]

F1 guys think they’re so cool because they can do a pit stop in 2 seconds that’s because they’re weak and can’t run with the tires like nascar guys and they need more people to hold the car like come on id love to see an F1 pit guy try nascar

[@gamemercenaries9800]

Cool

[@S_Paoli]

I was actually searching for "should I get my tires rotated at the dealership" then this video popped up.... if only the tire rotation was that quick at the Acura dealership. It took them a little over 2 hours to rotate and check the balance of my tires. (they promised to have me in and out within 30 minutes when I arrived) The rotation was free... but how much money was my two wasted hours worth? ☹

[@vindo17]

do F1 pitstop next!

[@aperson8414]

Honestly 16.6 is on the slower side for a 4 tire stop normally it can get closer to 12-13

[@mavfan1]

the newer cars have a single lug per tire, not 5 like in this video, that makes a difference.

[@sergeantmasson3669]

This is NOT a NASCAR Gen-7 race car.

[@Jerms995]

You're correct. It's an Impala/ monte Carol Stock car

[@CliffCardi]

Next Dude Perfect video? The guys try to be a pit crew?

[@AM-tu1rc]

F1 Pit stops are easy. You just sit there, the car comes to you, you do one thing, and then the car leaves. NASCAR has five guys do everything.

[@jacobkaufman5315]

Do it for Dale

[@1shotmilo14]

8F one cars would have been done in the same amount of time as one NASCAR

[@darthhull85]

I have one of these tires and there is absolutely no way his 90lbs number is right.

[@Onus6688]

Can you weigh it? How much do you think it is, I’m curious

[@JnixMarshel]

They are down to like 30lbs

[@brianthompson3013]

They actually are 75lbs with the inner liner (used only at speedways) non liners are about 60-65lbs the new mono lug wheels are 45-50 lbs

[@GuyInc0gnit0]

Those tires do NOT weigh 90 pounds each! It's more like 50. Still heavy.

[@JnixMarshel]

This guy was annoying with the number of inaccurate numbers he spat out.

[@whosjulez1157]

When do they install the right hand turning ability?

[@AZDiabloVids]

is safety the only reason the tires are not changed like F1 cars?

[@brapa1190]

Rtthey now use single lug just like f1 but still the same execution, becausw if you have peple just standimg there its dangerous, they are little to no gaps between boxwes

[@Rozza43]

Just rules as far as I know, Nascar only allows 5 crew members over the wall. As for the new single lug nut vs the old 5 or 6, I have heard that there is al.oat no time difference. I think it's because that single hub nut takes a lot more tourque.

[@TheNoerdy]

Why don't they start on the other side? Why don't they do two at once?

[@mavfan1]

rules say they can only send 5 people over the wall. They're moving 90lb tires a jack, the large fuel can and the tools to remove and return the lugs as well. The 5 person limit restricts what they can do,

[@jbrou123]

They do the right side first so that they can to the left second. That way as soon as the car is lowered, it can leave the pit without having to wait for the men and equipment to get out of the way.

[@JamesCedrickDCabal]

WIRED i think the next video or maybe a video will be stranger things reacting to edits of stranger things on tiktok ? please?

[@frenchflaccotv6800]

Never seen someone take 16 minutes to explain 16 seconds

[@belluh-1huey102]

Old Nascar chasis, new ones are way different.

[@SanjayDubey-g4b]

Yaa coll feild

[@RandomAssist]

POV: you are Bubba Wallace's pit crew watching this for pointers

[@johnhickman106]

It’s not 90lbs a tire/wheel. It’s half that (closer to 50). No wheel man is running with 180lbs over the wall.

[@emmatyson3224]

STRANGER THINGS 4 WIRED INTERVIEW?????

[@goatedbross9975]

Hi

[@bridgetadams2553]

Hi Casey

[@scoon2117]

And people think nascar is stupid

[@brickmultiverse]

Dear person reading this: I wish you the best for every step in your journey. Go and conquer your dreams!

[@Doug_Hannon]

They don't just leave those lug nuts on the track, do they? Seems like a hazard.

[@abcd969696]

Welcome to 20th century

[@LetsTakeWalk]

Races are won in the pitlane.

[@ropro9817]

I miss when Wired used to be about cool tech...

[@mavfan1]

awwww, a subject you don't care about has you triggered? LOL

[@terorbellidecuspacis]

What about the removed lugnuts lying on the pit lane...who removes 'em??

[@siromoru]

the pit crew members after their done?? have you even taken a second to think about your own question

[@terorbellidecuspacis]

@@siromoru after "they are" done not "their" done ; yes I that's understood, what I meant was in the speed of the removal it's difficult to keep track of each tiny nut rolling away undetected and it would surely be difficult to locate and retrieve each one before another car pits...they didn't mention anything about it..so I was wondering if someone actually keeps track of each one.

[@siromoru]

@@terorbellidecuspacis Oh ok, in that case, nobody really keeps track of them they just sweep them up after the pit stop is done and discard them. Often fans with a pit pass can get a few.

[@AJ31CO]

You should check out F1 pit stops

[@TechiGAMINGofficial]

i dont understand pounds bruh plz add in kg somewhere in the corner of the vid it helps alot

[@mavfan1]

1kg is a little over 2 pounds, now you understand and it's simple math...y'know, multiple by two.

[@J.D....]

Should do the same for Formula 1!

[@rbclima]

F1 guys watching this: ..... 🧐😂

[@ToddyTornado]

Why don't the guys just wait on the other side instead of having to cross the path

[@hkr667]

Probably for safety. But different racing classes have different ways of approaching safety.

[@Jerms995]

@@hkr667 if you have too many people over the wall they'll fine you!

[@mclew1234]

Incredibly busy pit lanes with around 40 cars all coming for service at the same time, pit boxes i believe are closer than in Formula (1,2,3) series plus the rules state pit crew can't leave the pit wall until your car is within 1 pit box of the your pit box. Also unlike in F1 etc as long as you aren't exceeding the speed limit you can race on pit road there is no requirement for you to make sure that your path is clear before being released

[@ToddyTornado]

@@Jerms995 really!?

[@ToddyTornado]

I know zero about Nascar. So thank you all! The only thing I know about pit stops is smokes, beer or a slurpee

[@blackgirlsrock264]

Not only is the pit stop slow, the guys wear jogging pants and lone t shirts? No fire proof gear for the guys? So when a fire starts what happens?

[@operationsresearchgoblin]

They do in an actual race