When an Formula 1 Pit Crew Changes a Tyre

When an F1 Pit Crew Changes a Tyre 00:00:02 Tiger wheelsTyre DID YOU KNOW That it once took the Red Bull F1 pit crew only 2 seconds (actually 1.923) to change a tyre? To understand how great this feat is, let's put it into perspective by showing other things that happen in 2 seconds: 4 0 The number of times a bee flaps its wings 1524m The distance a bullet travels 60 The number of supernovas that occur 8000 The number of stars that are created IN THE SAME AMOUNT OF TIME IT TAKES THESE INCREDIBLE THINGS TO HAPPEN... 2 pit-crew members jack up the front and rear of the F1 race car Four guys use pneumatic guns to loosen the nut on the wheels 3 4 tyre changers remove the wheels While new tyres are fitted The bolts are then refastened 2 guys release the jack, allowing the car to pull out of the pit stop ALL OF THIS HAPPENS IN 2 SWEET SECONDS! Tiger www.twt.to - All rights reserved 2013 wheelsTyre