Even as recently as 2025, championships have been won and lost on pit road in NASCAR. In this simplified guide, new fans can find all the information they need regarding how pit stops work, and how easily they can go wrong.<br>With the Next Gen car that is currently used at the Cup level, it takes around 8-12 seconds for the top Cup Series teams to complete a stop.<br>Options on pit road<br> ...<a class='more' href='https://www.motorsport.com/nascar-cup/news/how-do-nascar-pit-stops-work/10810575/?utm_source=RSS&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=RSS-ALL&utm_term=News&utm_content=www'>Keep reading</a>