How pit crews are preparing for the NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024

Wednesday, June 19, 2024
CHICAGO (WLS) -- As the city prepares to host the NASCAR Chicago Street Race for the second time, pit crews have wasted no time to get into shape.



Their job is to change tires and fuel up race cars in minutes and even seconds.

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They said it's important to be in shape because they handle heavy equipment. Tires can weigh about 50 pounds and a large gas can weighs about 100 pounds.

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Pit crews are prepared for NASCAR Chicago Street Race 2024


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