NASCAR: Winners And Losers From Homestead

Loser: Pit Road

Finding grip on pit road was a situation all day long. It’s a fact that pit stops are what separate wins and losses in NASCAR, but a couple of pit crew members had issues staying on their feet during Sunday afternoon’s race.

Early on, one of the No. 48 crew members was making his way from the right side of the car to the left when he stepped on two lug nuts, which led to a slip. However, the stop was early enough that the team could overcome it.

On the other side of things, there was the No. 18 team who, along with its Joe Gibbs Racing teammates, usually has solid stops.

But when they needed it the most, pit road again played a big role in the outcome of the race. As one of the No. 18 crew members made his way around the back of the car, he slipped and cost the team a few seconds, leading to Busch dropping three spots in the order.

It was a tough day for a couple of crew members, and it’s still rather remarkable that they recovered as quickly as they did after smashing into the concrete. But as we know, pit stops come down to a matter of seconds, and one small mistake can put a driver in a bad situation.