pit crew member
Racetrack vehicle technician
A pit crew member is one of the mechanics who service a race car during pit stops—changing tires, refueling, making adjustments, all in seconds.
The term extends figuratively to anyone providing rapid technical support: The IT team acted as pit crew members during the product launch, fixing bugs on the fly.
- mechanicVehicle maintenance professional
- wrenchTool for turning fasteners
- tireLose strength or energy
- tire changeSwapping worn rubber
- socketHollow receiving cavity
jack · overalls · NASCAR · race day · pitstop · fuel · lug nut · speedway · race · green flag · helmet · jumpsuit · air gun · refuel · garage · track · sprint · teamwork
- auto jobsauto mechanic, mechanic, diesel mechanic, auto detailer, car detailer
- racersracer, race car driver, runner, driver, cyclist
- gearheadsgearhead, gearheads, petrolhead, petrolheads, motorhead
role in racing team
pit crew memberrace car driver
Professional circuit competitor
driver · racing driver · pilot · team owner · spectator
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