Dodge Boys Nazcar Racing

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Storyline – Concrete + resin will lead to multiple racing grooves at Nashville: Nashville Superspeedway is the longest concrete track on the Cup circuit at 1.333 miles. That surface, along with the resin applied, make it a challenge for drivers and teams to keep up with. Goodyear designs its tread compounds for concrete tracks to rubber-in the surface quickly and consistently, enabling drivers to change lanes as the race goes on in search of grip. Air pressure in the rear tires will be important at Nashville. As teams use air pressure to gain grip, going too far below Goodyear’s recommended levels can cause over-deflection in the tire, which can damage the sidewall of the tire to the point of air loss.

“Laying rubber on the track surface is always the number one goal when we race on concrete,” said Greg Stucker, Goodyear’s director of racing. “Nashville adds resin to the track surface to help accelerate the rubbering-in process, so we should be able to develop multiple grooves over the course of the weekend. When drivers are able to change lanes as the track takes rubber, that leads to more side-by-side racing and a more competitive race.”