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Noah Gragson has a great personality backed by wonderful driving skills. As a result, he was identified as the fan favorite in the open challenge for the All-Star event at NWS. He had yet another reason to brace up. After all, accumulating status among fans of NASCAR seems to give him a good push. A much-needed one, for Gragson, at least. However, Gragson has finally gotten himself into one of those oddly funny situations, again. Thus, we are soliciting reactions from the fans who saw the incident in X.

A close look at Gragson’s tryst with tires

Noah Gragson has an entertaining persona and always has something to offer his fans. This time, he was trying to jack up the Ford Mustang Dark Horse. In a split-second video posted in X, Gragson wasn’t able to get the jack up and got jacked up in the process! Now, this is something that pit crews can do in an instant and under extreme pressure in a race. His inability to get the car off showed the physical strength and acumen needed to be on a pit crew.

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Gragson’s effort was to no avail at all, although it showed the dexterity of pit crews. These are skilled and focused guys who do a job under intense pressure so that their driver can get back into the race in time. The incident served to give fans not just a moment of lightness but also respect for pit crews that do such challenging tasks.

Despite the comedy in the incident, Gragson was easygoing about it. Taking the incident as an opportunity to recognize the amazing skill and athleticism involved in pit crew positions. He said, “I always knew the pit crew had a tough job, but trying it firsthand really opened my eyes to just how hard they work. Huge respect to those guys.” This attempt not only spoke of his humility but also of his willingness to interact with different facets of the racing world.

The likeability of Noah Gragson and the support from the fans

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SHR shared Gragson’s hilarious effort on social media platform X triggering mixed reactions from fans. One saw the humor of the situation: “This is interesting to see how much more force is required compared to the one you typically find in the average garage. New respect for the Jackman and his skill set.

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Another fan with very quick wit said, “Honestly if that was me that would be the same result.” Another fan suggests Gragson: “Stay behind the wheel 😂.” Others admired his tenacity and joked, “For the love of God someone buy @StewartHaasRcng and keep @NoahGragson in the dang car!

These reactions depict something more than just the lightheartedness of the incident itself. While the pitwork incident turned a bit comic, there could not be any credit taken away from Gragson’s current performance in the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series.

Gragson has shown a lot of improvement, up to multi-top-10 finishes. He has proven that he cannot be taken lightly when behind the wheel. His collaboration with SERVPRO and consistent performances make him a formidable driver this season. Gragson pulled off a remarkable feat this season. From a disappointing finish in 36th place at the Atlanta Motor Speedway to 6th place at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway, he showcased his resilience.

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While Noah Gragson’s pitwork might look as if it were meant to trigger laughter, it conveys a deep message. A pit crew member’s job cannot be taken lightly. And as far as Gragson is concerned, he knows what he is doing. It’s highly skeptical to imagine he cannot jack up the car. Maybe humor is the best way to convey a message subtly. So, the next time you see a pit crew member, you will know what it takes to be one.