pit crew

noun

: people who fix a race car during a race (as by replacing tires and refueling)

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In the signature blue and black team hues, the apparel range will embody speed, precision and style whilst also meeting the physical and athletic demands for the drivers, engineers and pit crew. Kanika Talwar, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2025 That included Full custom car wrap, custom fire suit, and custom pit crew shirts. Michael Schneider, Variety, 7 Aug. 2025 The grounds crew even wore uniforms that looked like NASCAR pit crew fire suits. Teresa M. Walker, Chicago Tribune, 3 Aug. 2025 Morning operations demand military precision, where every second counts and your staff needs to move like a Formula One pit crew, not a book club meeting. Elie Y. Katz, Forbes.com, 10 July 2025 The final race The championship race finally arrived and the drivers’ pit crew chiefs lined up, buggies in hand, by qualifying position, with Phend leading the pack and Cavalieri bringing up the rear. William Liang, Los Angeles Times, 7 July 2025 Driver introductions are underway on the track, with each all-star’s pit crew being showcased. Shane Connuck, Charlotte Observer, 19 May 2025 Front Row entered into a technical partnership with Penske ahead of the 2024 season, collaborating on several key areas, including race setup, pit crew development, engineering, and aerodynamics. Nicholas Creel, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 Apr. 2025

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“Pit crew.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/pit%20crew. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.

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