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Behind the scenes, crew members keep NASCAR Chicago Street Race running smoothly

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NASCAR mechanics often wear long black pants or heavy suits to protect themselves from the gasoline and asphalt that makes racing dangerous.

Getting tires to cars is one of the more complex aspects of a race.

"People work better when they’re taken care of,’s Janice Kennett says.

Carson , 62 , who lives in Morrisville , North Carolina , and the two other mechanics on the team, rebuild Annunziata ’s car nearly every week .

Carson got into motorsports as a 16-year-old not-always-legal drag racer in Los Angeles .

“You build something and it comes to life,” Carson said.

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