How Fast NASCAR Pit Stops Really Are During a Race

If you watch a NASCAR race closely, one moment always stands out for how quickly it happens: the pit stop.Cars dive onto pit ...
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Why do F1 cars need pit stops?

F1 cars need pit stops primarily to change worn-out tires to maintain high speeds, as tires cannot last a full race. While refueling is banned, stops (lasting ~2-3 seconds) are also used to adjust ...
The New York Times

In Formula 1, a 2-Second Pit Stop Is a Vital Dance

A bad one can ruin a race, but pit teams that can move like Rudolf Nureyev can shave time in a sport where split seconds count. By Phillip Horton In Formula 1 there are several critical junctures ...
The Indianapolis Star

Indy 500 pit stops can play a critical role in determining the race winner

The Indianapolis 500 can be decided by the blink of an eye. Five of the past six races that have finished under green saw a margin of victory of less than 1 second. Josef Newgarden beat Marcus ...