I ve been scuffed, but I kept going. Keeping going is what it s all about. Wingo said that pit road isn t going to get any better. It s as safe as the drivers are going to let it be. He s not blaming the drivers.
Crew members understand the pressure that is forcing drivers to be on a fine line in the pits.
Penalties have not been assessed for any pitting incidents this season. Drivers aren t intentionally hitting pit members, but they have reputations. Some are good to pit next to, and others cause concern. Teams that do really well are ones you have learned over the years where they are going to stop and how they are going to stop and to what extent they are going to create a position for themselves whether you like it or not. Chandler says that shouldn t be a crew member s job.