LOS ANGELES (December 2, 2010) – Excellent pit stops can make or break a race and a season for a team. For Denny Hamlin and his No. 11 FexEx Toyota, his pit crew helped him gain a spot in the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup, challenge the front of the field throughout the season and finish second in the NASCAR Sprint Cup standings.
That’s why Mechanix Wear is proud to announce that the No. 11  FedEx pit cre w from Joe Gibbs Racing is the winner of the Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award for the 2010 season.
This award is the only authentic competition voted on by crew chiefs. The No. 11 FedEx pit crew was selected for its fast pit stops, flawless performance and incredible effort over the 38-race season. The team also won the Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award for the second quarter.
The No. 11 FedEx pit crew travelled to Las Vegas to be honored at the annual NASCAR Sprint Cup celebration, where they took home the Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew trophy and the $100,000 grand prize.
Crew chief, Mike Ford of the No. 11 FedEx pit crew is proud of the impressive job his team did during the 2010 season.
“I’m proud of all of our guys for earning the Mechanix Wear Most Valuable Pit Crew Award,” said Mike Ford, crew chief of the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 11 FedEx Toyota. “I had a great deal of confidence in our guys throughout the season and they certainly deserve a lot of credit for the success we experienced this year. NASCAR has a long season and everyone on our team puts in a tremendous amount of effort each week, so it’s great to have them recognized with this well deserved award.”
Michael Lepp, Athletic Director and Paul Alepa, Pit Crew Coach for the No. 11 FedEx team, offered their five tips for success as listed below:
- Preparation/Planning
- Deliberate Practice
- Focus
- Fitness
- Mental Toughness
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The members of the No. 11 FedEx pit crew include:
Gas Man:                    Scott Wood    Â
Jack Man: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Nate Bolling
Catch Can: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â John Eicher
Front Tire Changer: Â Â Â Â Â Â Mike Hicks
Front Tire Carrier: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Brandon Pegram
Rear Tire Changer: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Jonathan Sherman
Rear Tire Carrier: Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Â Heath Cherry
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