LAS VEGAS (March 7, 2013) — The Mint 400 will again be the scene of the KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge.
The event's return to Las Vegas means the top teams in off-road racing will battle head to head to determine which has the fastest pit crew in off-road.
The Mint 400 said each three-man team will compete against the clock and each other to see who can change two tires the fastest. Eight Class 1500 teams and eight Trick Truck teams will battle in a single elimination format to win thousands of dollars in prizes and determine the fastest pit crew.
Promoters—including Continental Tire the Americas L.L.C.'s General Tire brand—said the event kicks off at 4:30 p.m. Thursday, March 21, with the Rugged Radios "Meet and Greet" driver autograph session. The KMC Wheels Pit Crew Challenge will follow at 6:30 p.m. All events take place on Fremont and 6th Street in Las Vegas and are free to the public.
Trick Truck Teams include:
- Gary Weyhrich;
- Mark Weyhrich;
- Cameron Steele;
- Kent Kroeker;
- BJ Baldwin;
- Steve Strobel;
- Jim Beaver; and
- R&D Motorsports
Class 1500 Teams include:
- Justin Lofton;
- Garrick Freitas;
- Ray Griffith;
- Harley Letner;
- Shelby Reid;
- Shawn Croll;
- Jim Knox; and
- Terry Householder.
Prizes include a set of KMC wheels for each winning competitor; an impact safety over the wall helmet and fueling suit; a $250 prize package from ironclad; and a set of Fox OEM shocks.