No question, of all time, the Wood Brothers deserve the most consideration.
Although they were the first to implement the "quick pit stop", they were the first to continue it and were not just a "flash in the pan". They were the real deal. It took other teams what seemed like years, to get even close to producing pit stops like the ones the Wodd Brothers consistently put out.
The "flying Aces" were the best under the conditions of thier time. They were not consistently quick on every pit stop, although they were the most accurate. They were good enough to be considered for an honorable mention, but this group was certainly not the best ever.
Then came the "Rainbow Warriors" under the tutlege of Ray Evernham. Now here was innovation. These guys were drilled, schooled, required to perform daily weight lifting and practice drills. A system was implemented to study other teams and thier own motion in action, to improve. This team took the standard to a new high and continued to hold the bar higher for the others longer than any other team until the ..........................................
DeWalt Demons began pushing out under thirteen second pit stops on a regular basis.
Who is the best overall ??? In my opinion, it would be a tie between the Wood Brothers for the idea and continuing it and the Rainbow Warriors for innovation and keeping up the gig for as long as they did.
The DeWalt Demons have to prove themselves over the long haul and yes, I know, they are into thier second year of fast stops but let's wait and see what happens for about three more years as time and the constant pressure can obliterate the team cohesion.
The DeWalt Demons are the best today, but not the best of all time.
