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Originally Posted by Captain Ahab Jr
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I hadn't heard that. Only McLaren did that anyway that I know of. But I think it would still actually be slower. The rear jack man has to get into place, raise and lower the car and the front guy has to raise and lower then step back in 2 seconds. I can't see the time to spare.
Frankly, I think too much emphasis is placed on pitting. I think all series ought to have a minimum time for a stop. Let's say it was 20 seconds for stock cars. That would cost a lot less in training super athletes to perform the stop. It would also allow more time for adjustments and repairs.
At this point a crew chief has a choice sometimes of, "Do we put water in it or go for broke to try and win before it blows up?" I think it's safer for those in the pits and those on the track to not have to make that decision.
I don't decry the F1 rule to not let teams fuel the cars if stops are going to be so rushed. It might be better if NASCAR didn't spill a quart every time they pit. Take some time!