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Joe Gibbs Racing Insider Forsees 7-Second Pit Stops in 2026

“I think someone will get into seven-second range,” said a team member, projecting 7.95 to 7.99-second stops in 2026. Teams have already hit eight flat in races and mid-sevens in practice. He explained that practice sessions are faster since there are no consequences for mistakes. However, a sub-8-second stop under pressure is yet to be perfected.