While they interviewed Kalitta, after his DNQ, I noticed his crew members removing body panels off the car and carting them away. Did anyone else notice that and/or why they were doing it?
Actually, it's normal practice to remove the mud flaps and stuff on top end so it's less they have to do between rounds to get the car ready. I do realize it was the last session, but I'm sure they always do it the same way. I think Tony Shoe even has the guys take the plugs out down there.. or used to anyways.
Exactly. Not just these guys - but most crews guys work at one speed only - ultra fast. Don't matter if they're testing on Monday, just finished the llast qualifying pass on friday before heading to the hotel, or if they're going to the final at Indy.