Nice pics and story Moose!
About 15 years ago my Uncle got a call from his son aking if he would like to work on a 24hr Daytona pit crew (grunt position). Cuz was offered it by his friend on the team but he was too busy. All he had to do was show up 2 days before at their Fla shop, sign wavier and briefing. All passes, uniform/saftey gear supplied. He came home tired and disappointed, he said he had never worked so hard and didn't have a chance to watch any of the race! lol