But Papathanassiou believes strength and coordination don't always translate into quicker pit times. He looks for consistency as much as speed. More strength will just work against you in a lot of cases,'' he said. Papathanassiou doesn't overlook the smallest detail, from the first step a crewman takes to the way the wrench is wearing on the socket. Sometimes Papathanassiou watches the crewman's face to see if he's relaxed or not.
Most good coaches can.