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The unknowns of racing at Iowa Speedway caught a handful of NASCAR Cup Series teams by surprise through tire issues in Friday’s 50-minute practice session. Ty Gibbs was the first driver to encounte…
A few NASCAR Cup Series teams were surprised by tire issues during practice at Iowa Speedway on Friday. Ty Gibbs was the first to experience a problem, followed by two other Toyota drivers, including Christopher Bell who switched to a backup car. Tyler Reddick also dealt with a right-front tire problem but managed to address it early on. Multiple drivers, including Austin Cindric and Ross Chastain, faced tire issues, all within a 20-lap run. The root of the problem may stem from the lack of a previous NASCAR national series race at Iowa in five years and recent track repaving, causing adjustments in air pressure and setup recommendations from Goodyear. Despite concerns, drivers like Joey Logano remain optimistic about race day.
