zzdcar
Home
/
Reviews
/
Racing
/
Take An Up-Close Look Into All The Inner Workings Of A NASCAR Infield
Take An Up-Close Look Into All The Inner Workings Of A NASCAR Infield-May 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:11:18

It’s hard to explain how experiencing NASCAR’s infield can completely change a person’s understanding the sport. The garage and pit road transform from areas that were once shown in passing by television broadcasts and squinted at through binoculars, to privates window into the inner workings of racing.

Pit road, the garage and the spotters’ stand, often, can be even more fascinating than the racing itself. Those places where the preparatory work and the behind-the-scenes stuff happens—where the crews jump out in front of 50-mph race cars and try not to get hit, where the teams make adjustments and repairs to the cars, and where the eyes in the sky tell drivers when there are other cars around them or gaining time on them. Those roles don’t get as much attention as the ones on track do, and they certainly don’t get as much television time.

Advertisement

So, if you’ve never experience a NASCAR race—or any kind of professional race, for that matter—from the garages, pit road or the infield, here’s your look into what goes on. Jalopnik was at Texas Motor Speedway for the Xfinity Series and Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series this past weekend, and had capture all of the fun sights from the areas that get roped off from the casual spectator.

Kevin Harvick and got at Homestead Miami Speedway in two weeks, and fellow Cup Series driver Erik Jones won the Xfinity race the night before. Enjoy an album of all the goings on from Texas Motor Speedway this past weekend:

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Comments
Welcome to zzdcar comments! Please keep conversations courteous and on-topic. To fosterproductive and respectful conversations, you may see comments from our Community Managers.
Sign up to post
Sort by
Show More Comments
Racing
Corvette Racing Will Battle The World With Its New Mid-Engine Corvette C8.R
Corvette Racing Will Battle The World With Its New Mid-Engine Corvette C8.R
We knew that the mid-engine Corvette would spawn a racing variant, but we weren’t quite expecting to see it unveiled so soon. During the launch of the new Corvette Convertible at Kennedy Space Center on Wednesday evening, Corvette factory racer Tommy Milner fired up his new racer and made...
May 18, 2026
MotoGP Rider Marc Marquez Miraculously Unhurt After Terrifying Crash
MotoGP Rider Marc Marquez Miraculously Unhurt After Terrifying Crash
Marc Marquez had one hell of a crash during FP1 ahead of the Thailand Grand Prix. He lost the rear of his bike heading into turn seven during the last ten minutes of the session and was subsequently launched into the air. Somehow, he managed to make it out...
May 18, 2026
Here's How Much It Cost Mercedes To Win The 2018 F1 Title
Here's How Much It Cost Mercedes To Win The 2018 F1 Title
We all know that is one of the most expensive forms of motorsport, but sometimes we need a reminder of just how costly things end up being. Mercedes has gone ahead and released plenty of figures regarding the cost of running a championship-winning F1 team in 2018. After taxes,...
May 18, 2026
The Bloodhound SSC Project Is Back In Business With A Brand New Name
The Bloodhound SSC Project Is Back In Business With A Brand New Name
The has had one hell of a rough time these past few years. Aiming to be the first car to hit 1,000 mph, the whole operation went into administration before being saved by . It’s now been renamed the Bloodhound LSR (after Land Speed Record), and the machine is...
May 18, 2026
IndyCar's Aeroscreen Looks Cool As Hell And Actually Works This Time
IndyCar's Aeroscreen Looks Cool As Hell And Actually Works This Time
is finally implementing its aeroscreen—the series’ solution to head protection—in 2020, and the initial verdict is in after the first round of testing. Not only does this thing look awesome, but it’s also pretty functional as well. Drivers Scott Dixon and Will Power were the two initial drivers to...
May 18, 2026
The World Belongs To Rally Porsches
The World Belongs To Rally Porsches
The East Belgian Rally isn’t in the World Rally Championship. The top-finishing cars were all second-tier R5 cars, turbo AWD monsters a step down from WRC spec. And still, I can’t help watch it, and take in the rally Porsches, howling away. It’s harsh to be down on the East...
May 18, 2026
Copyright 2023-2026 - www.zzdcar.com All Rights Reserved