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NASCAR's Unsung Heroes Keep The Crews Fed

Behind every NASCAR team is someone who is in charge of providing the food for the crew. For the #6 team, that person is Asheville native Scott Clodfelter.

Scott Clodfelter has two important jobs for Roush-Fenway Racing - drive the hauler and feed the crew.

The Asheville, North Carolina native spends race weekends in front of the grill and fryer that is located next to the hauler.

On race days, Scott is responsible for feeding as many as 50 people. Much like tailgaters in the fall, Clodfelter prepares several days in advance so when he shows up to the track, he unloads his equipment and is ready to start the cooking process. As much pressure is there on the driver and pit crew, Scott says he is expected to perform to his potential.

"Oh, man, there's a lot of pressure coming up with something, a variety, each week," he said.

"36 weekends out of the year and three meals a day, you have to come up and get creative."

After each race, he packs up his grill with the primary and backup cars in tow and returns to Roush-Fenway headquarters. Scott says Wednesday is normally a travel day so before he fires up the hauler, he will go to the grocery store with a list of items that he will use once he arrives at the track.

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