Pit Crew Challenge Practice

Next week’s practice sessions for the NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge presented by Craftsman will serve as the equivalent of “Preseason Thunder" for more than 20 NASCAR NEXTEL Cup crews as they prepare for the one annual premiere event that showcases their unique over the wall skills and talents.

The NEXTEL Cup teams will invade the JHE Production Group’s new. 44,000 square foot facility in Harrisburg, NC on Tuesday May 8th, Wednesday May 9th and Thursday May 10th. The NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge arena floor has been recreated to allow the teams to practice in a nearly identical setting to what they will see on May 16th. The media is encouraged to attend. The sessions are not open to the public.

Defending NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Champion Jimmie Johnson’s No. 48 Lowe’s Home Improvement Chevrolet team will join Jeff Gordon’s No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet, Dale Earnhardt’s No. 8 Budweiser Chevrolet and Card Edward’s No. 99 Office Depot crews as they practice for year’s battle of NASCAR pit crew supremacy, the NASCAR NEXTEL Pit Crew Challenge. The event is slated for Wednesday May 16th at 7:00pm at the Charlotte Bobcats Arena. Tickets start at $15 and can be purchased online at www.pitcrewchallenge.com or by calling the Charlotte Bobcats ticket office at (800) 495-2295.

NASCAR Nextel Pit Crew Challenge Presented by Craftsman Practice Schedule at JHE Production Group, Inc.

Tuesday May 8th
1:00 pm 01 US Army
2:00 pm 83 Red Bull
3:00 pm 12 Alltel 2 Miller Lite
4:00 pm 24 DuPont 48 Lowe's

Wednesday May 9th
10:00 am 44 UPS 43 Cheerios
11:00 am 16 Ameriquest 17 DeWALT
12:00 pm 5 Kellogg's 25 GMAC
1:00 pm 29 Pennzoil 31 Cingular
3:00 pm 8 Budweiser 26 Crown Royal
4:00 pm 1 Bass Pro Shop 99 Office Depot

Thursday May 10th
10:00 am 07 Jack Daniel's
11:00 am 11 Fedex 20 Home Depot
1:00 pm 9 UAW DODGE