In addition to being an avid NASCAR fan, Sally U. Smith is fanatical about Jesus. She knows much of her spiritual growth depends on the teaching, preaching and example of her godly pastor. That fact plus her love for the work of her minister led her to pray consistently for him and his family. Further, she formed a small group to pray for all the pastors in her church. This group later became known as the "pit crew." Smith's practical experience and research became a book called Pit Crew: Praying Our Pastors Will Finish the Race.