By Steve Luvender | Tuesday, July 27, 2021
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Welcome to the 2021 Pit Crew Games! We’re about to witness some incredible displays of athleticism by NASCAR’s bravest and boldest: the pit crew members.

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So, let’s light the tire-scraping torch and get these games underway!

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For the first event, we’ve got the pit-road dash. We’re not really sure what it equates to in meters, but competitors are required to carry some sort of equipment from the hauler to pit road.

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The high-jump is always pretty exciting, but even more so when the athletes are dodging moving vehicles … and carrying a jack.

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Ah, there’s a competitor warming up for the next event. Don’t forget to stretch!

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Speaking of stretching, we’ve got the dramatic, catch-the-tire-but-don’t-fall-over-the-wall stretch. A new world record set by the No. 19 team!

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The crew members have trained for years on perfecting the art of catching their excited driver after a victory.

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And you’d better believe dirt curling is a fan-favorite event.

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The splitter stomp brings out the best in teamwork each year.

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Javelin? No, that’s a driveshaft.

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The running of the pit wagons is a sight to behold.

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Almost as much as the invisible-car pit stop.

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Prepare the mallets! The bronze medal for the sheet-metal smash goes to the No. 20 team.

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The silver-medal winner…

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And bringing home the gold. Look at that form!

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Let’s take a break to grab some sports drinks out of the cooler. Anybody want anything?

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Oh, come on. You spilled it everywhere. What a mess!

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Don’t forget to keep that blood pumping!

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We’re back just in time to catch the fender-pull. Watch out for tire rubs … and those fingers.

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Bobsled duos have nothing on this team.

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To be honest, not sure of what event we’re witnessing here, but it’s a neat move by this No. 9 crew member. You get a medal!

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It’s not all about physical feats in the Pit Crew Games, you know. Sometimes, craftsmanship is the name of the game. That’s a fine tape repair, friends.

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These crew members put their all into the games.

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It’s unbelievable, really.

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Crew members kick tail week in and week out.

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They exhibit athleticism and bravery and perform in the toughest of situations. It’s like the Pit Crew Games happen every Sunday.

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Well, it’s time for the closing ceremonies of this year’s Pit Crew Games. Well done to all athletes in this year’s games!