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