My Day As A NASCAR Driver and Pit Crew Changer

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disclosureSome days I love my job. The day I got to be part of NASCAR has to be one of the best and most exciting experiences I've had! I know, you are asking yourself how hard could this be. Actually, a lot harder than it looks! Let's start with the NASCAR car experience.

We went to the Charlotte Motor Speedway for our ride along. Now, I didn't actually get to drive the car. I got to ride along which was just as exciting. Now, with my motion sickness, I thought for sure I'd be green. I wasn't! It was amazing to go that fast in a car! It's also super hot in those cars! We did three laps at top speed with a racing instructor driving (so we were totally safe all along). Here's what it looks like:

Totally amazing, right? Next, we learned went to the Performance Instruction & Training (PIT) school. It is one of the coolest places to learn this trade. This crew training facility offers programs to those who want to become pit crew members. We all broke into teams and learned our roles.

Photo Courtesy of Performance Instruction & Training

We learned how to change all four tires and our roles included a rear carrier, a rear changer, a jackman, a gas man a front carrier and a front changer.

As easy as it looks, let me tell you, it isn't. Let me show you exactly how hard it is:

A normal pit crew can do this in 11 seconds. Needless to say, we took a lot longer. Every one of us had a role, and if you mess up your role, you can be fired.

I know I had no idea how much time, training, effort, and work went into being both a driver and pit crew. I have a new found respect for both. PIT has trained over 500 drivers and they work with over 200 businesses for team building training, and they are doing an amazing job of it! We learned how things have progressed and gotten both faster and safer over the years.

It's a whole different experience watching Cars 3 (aff) now knowing what I learned. Have you done a NASCAR ride along or been part of a pit crew? Did you learn anything from my experience?

CARS 3 (aff) is now available on Digital and DVD. Go get your copy!

Lisa Martin

In April 2006, Lisa began blogging to stay connected with distant relatives and friends. As she delved into blogging, she discovered the potential to assist others by sharing her experiences. Lisa has actively engaged in numerous exclusive media ventures. Notable among these are her participation in events such as the Sony Mommy Bloggers Event, the Pampers Mommy Bloggers Event, the Epson Event in Chicago, the Stouffers Event, a memorable yacht excursion with Lands End, collaborations with 1-800-Baskets, an exclusive tour for bloggers by Mrs. Prindable’s, partnerships with Hallmark, PopCap games, Chicago Cubs Mastercard Priceless Events, and Rug Doctor. In addition, she has collaborated with Nutrisystem on a weight loss initiative, teamed up with Buick and Chevy, and served as a brand ambassador for Sprint. Lisa's collaboration portfolio also extends to Disney, where she has participated in press trips for significant movies such as Frozen, Guardians of the Galaxy, McFarland USA, The Good Dinosaur, The BFG, and Cars 3. Notably, for projects like Frozen, The BFG, and Cars 3, she was granted the privilege of walking the red carpet and conducting interviews with celebrities. The impact of Lisa's blog has gained recognition, with The New York Times referencing her content. Moreover, she has been featured in interviews by respected publications such as the Southtown Star, The Chicago Sun Times, and inside.
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