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Tonight's NASCAR Cup playoff race at Bristol will see four drivers eliminated as the field narrows from 16 to 12, with key storylines including driver performances below the cutline, the impact of new tire wear conditions, and the challenge of starting positions. The race features a mix of experienced winners and newcomers, with unpredictable tire behavior adding to the excitement.
The recent Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway saw intense tire wear, reminiscent of old-school NASCAR racing, leading to strategic challenges for drivers and teams. The high tire degradation forced teams to adjust their race plans on the fly, with crew chiefs and drivers navigating the balance between speed and tire preservation. Despite initial concerns, the race featured a record-breaking 54 lead changes, showcasing the return of tire fall-off as a welcomed challenge in NASCAR.
Goodyear director of racing, Greg Stucker, expressed confusion over the drastic increase in tire wear at Bristol Motor Speedway during the Food City 500 NASCAR race, despite using the same tire package as the previous year. The extreme cording and lack of rubber adherence to the track led to drivers conserving rubber and NASCAR allowing an extra set of tires. Goodyear is working to understand the unexpected change and adjust accordingly.
Tesla owners have shared some of the unexpected headaches of owning an electric vehicle (EV), including dealing with slow Tesla service centers and surprise expenses. One issue highlighted is that the tires on EVs wear out faster compared to traditional combustion-engine vehicles, with some Tesla owners having to replace their tires much sooner due to the heavier weight of the vehicles caused by the massive lithium-ion battery.
Takuma Sato led the final practice session ahead of the Indianapolis 500 on Carb Day, with some teams concerned about tire wear due to cool conditions. At least two Ganassi cars showed cording on their front-lefts, but the only actual tire failure was due to debris. Will Power was third fastest, with Alex Palou and Kyle Kirkwood rounding out the top five. Graham Rahal's first proper outing in the No. 30 DRR/Cusick Chevrolet ended with him 30th fastest, just behind Katherine Legge.