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These concessions workers have turned changing beer kegs into a NASCAR pit stop of efficiency

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

I have the utmost respect for stadium concessions workers. They’re the unsung heroes of any sporting event. This behind-the-scenes video from Jingu Stadium in Tokyo is proof of the elegant ballet we don’t often see.

Stadium beer vendors in Japan have kegs attached to their backs like they’re Ghostbusters, which is amazing — and how the kegs are changed is even better. It’s like watching a perfectly choreographed NASCAR pit stop. Concessions workers are changing out and priming the kegs, support staff are giving water to the vendors, it’s a picture of beautiful efficiency.

Every stadium has a different concessions vending program, but the prospect of draft beer being brought to your seat beats out tall cans and aluminum bottles any day. Plus we get to appreciate cool stuff like this.

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