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NASCAR Cup Series drivers were tasked with an unexpected challenge at Bristol Motor Speedway, and most came away with positive reactions. Sunday’s Food City 500 was a tire management race. A quick …
NASCAR Cup Series drivers faced a unique challenge at Bristol Motor Speedway, resulting in mostly positive reactions. The Food City 500 turned into a tire management race due to high tire wear on the half-mile concrete oval, leading to blown tires for some teams. The race featured a record-breaking 54 lead changes and intense side-by-side racing reminiscent of a superspeedway. Despite the challenges, drivers like Brad Keselowski found it exhilarating to navigate the race strategically and maintain tire conservation. Goodyear will analyze the tire wear data, while NASCAR’s John Probst praised the event as one of the best short-track races ever. Some drivers compared the experience to grassroots short-track racing, appreciating the need for tire management and strategic driving.
