Elliott Sadler’s pit crew took home the first-place check of $20,000 for winning Sunday’s (Aug. 10) McDonald’s Drive-Thru Pit Championship fueled by POWERade at Watkins Glen International. The victory was the first for Sadler’s pit crew, which is ranked seventh in the overall McDonald’s Drive-Thru Pit Championship point standings. Sadler’s team also became the 13th different pit crew winner in the first 22 NASCAR Winston Cup point races of the season. “The M&Ms pit crew works hard week in and week out to get the job done for me on pit road,” said Sadler. “These days with competition as tight as it is, pit crews are essential to get valuable track position. Their jobs are as important as mine. I’m real proud they won at the Glen.” Sadler’s No. 38 M&Ms Ford spent the least amount of time on pit road at Watkins Glen International – 84.106 seconds. Bobby Labonte’s Interstate Batteries Chevrolet was second with 85.287 and Casey Mears’ Target Dodge was third with 86.504. Sadler’s over-the-wall crew consists of: Dave Smith (front tire changer & car chief), Scott Wood (jackman), Kevin Hall (front tire carrier), Ray Holm (Rear Tire Changer), Paul Volk (rear tire carrier), Norman Koshimizu (gasman) and Danny Dickerson (catch can). The team’s crew chief is Raymond Fox III. For the season standings, who has won each week, the top 10 last race, see my Pit Crew Page .(DMF Communications PR)(8-13-2003)
