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  • That will help defray the more than $100 million the team has spent on an effort that includes more than 200 drivers, engineers, pit-crew members and others based in Norfolk, England.

    Tony Fernandes' Formula For Fun Brian Mertens 2010

  • Some of us have even heard his lap-long tirades when he has to come back into the pits for a pit-crew error like a missing lug-nut.

    Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s Chink in his Armor and Why He Isn't Winning? 2010

  • Teams will be limited to 15 crew members, including the driver, crew chief, spotter and seven over-the-wall pit-crew members.

    The Newest NASCAR Rules for 2010 2010

  • Wednesday At pit-crew practice, the 12 car skids to a stop on the pavement; seven guys swarm forth with impact wrenches and gas cans; the car squeals off; Peter clicks his watch.

    What A Rush 2008

  • Everyone's in Mobil 1 race suits, radio headsets strapped on, custom pit-crew sneakers laced tight.

    What A Rush 2008

  • Anyway, if you come visit me, you can get one of the team ones Free, I still have some here for anyone who does pit-crew duty, even if you participate in the race itself!

    The Terry Fox run/walk/wheel: I AM a survivor Elizabeth McClung 2008

  • She also didn't miss the surprised and respectful looks on the faces of her mechanics and pit-crew.

    Fiddler Fair Lackey, Mercedes 1998

  • He hadn't had any trouble adjusting; so far as the natives and pit-crew were concerned, Alinor was just another mechanic.

    Omnibus Lackey, Mercedes 1993

  • Whincup's garage was furious with the two-time V8 champion after a newspaper report before last month's race at Mount Panorama claimed the Holden star wanted his pit-crew to improve and that teammate Craig Lowndes was receiving a better prepared Commodore.

    NEWS.com.au | Top Stories 2011

  • A NASCAR pit-crew member approaches Brennan with a question about the body.

    The Seattle Times 2011

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