The most recent visit to phoenix raceway in november produced racing that was so awful for the nascar cup series that it resulted in a significant rules change. D 8 high grip compound for high horsepower radial tire applications. Here is a breakdown of the goodyear tires each series. Dont miss practice sessions for both the nascar cup series and nascar xfinity series. Eventually, the racecars in what became nascars grand national series todays sprint cup series evolved into factory cars that were modified and prepped just for racing. Instead of the 15inch tires currently used, the new tire they are aiming. At just eighteen years of age, and in just is third series start, blaney became the youngest driver to win in the. The nascar cup series is the top racing series of the national association for stock car auto racing nascar. Nascar, goodyear targeting 2021 for new tire in cup series.
Dont miss the monster energy nascar cup series championship. When cornering, the right front tire supports approximately. Reynolds tobacco company, it was referred to as the nascar winston cup series. To prevent broken glass from getting on the race track, windows would be rolled down, external lights would be removed or taped over, and sideview mirrors would be removed. Teams in both the nascar cup and xfinity series will run the same tire setup at auto club speedway this week. As cup series action switches to a short track for the first time this season, it marks the season debut of the goodyear eagle. A similar deal was made with nextel in 2003, and it became the nascar nextel cup series. Get the ultimate race day experience with access to the infield, which. In addition, goodyear has been the exclusive tire supplier for all three of the circuits top series since 1997.
The series began in 1949 as the strictly stock division, and from 1950 to 1970 it was known as the grand national division. Phoenix starting lineup for march 8, 2020 in the nascar cup series. Nextera energy 250daytona international speedway 2. Nascar cup series star kevin harvick will make his esports debut this weekend and early signs say it may be a roughgoing. The race was the first ever nascar event held outside of north america. For the cup series, onemile phoenix is the first track in which a lower downforce package will run, which nascar officials confirmed in january for all short tracks and road courses. Goodyear has had an uninterrupted commitment to nascar since becoming a race tire supplier in the 1950s, making it one of the longestrunning supply programs in any sport. Nascar should get the cup series championship race it needs.
The cup series begins its round of 8, while the gander outdoors truck series will contest its middle race of the round of 6. Remember, im biased against your favorite driver and like other drivers more. Drag tire compound data material number d number compound size rim width average. Goodyears wingfoot one will be in the air over homesteadmiami speedway this weekend. Nascar cup series busch clash at daytonanascar cup series race no. Goodyear also changed the tire combination that it brought for the race to take into account the lower loads on the cars.
Goodyear tire info for nascar at talladega nascar talk. Goodyear optimizes tread patterns for each line of consumer tires to help maximize traction and performance in various conditions and road surfaces. Aug 08, 20 goodyear s racing tires are made to exacting specifications and are tracked at every step of the way after being delivered to a race team. The ngcs rolls into richmond for some saturday night short track action in the crown royal 400, the first ever ngcs night race. On a typical race weekend, a nascar sprint cup series team will use between nine 9. A massive stroking of the ego, bruised from countless 22nd place finishes. Nov, 2018 monster energy nascar cup series race no. The nascar xfinity series nxs is a stock car racing series organized by nascar. Scott goodyear born december 20, 1959 is a canadian former race car driver. Oct 23, 2019 the cup series begins its round of 8, while the gander outdoors truck series will contest its middle race of the round of 6.
Nascar cup news, information, updates, expert analysis and. Goodyear offroad racer takes prolite season championship. Official website, xfinity series motorsport current event. Nascar camping world truck series iowa race info, links. Goodyear has been working with nascar on plans to introduce a new tire in the monster energy nascar cup series in 2021. A staple on the nascar circuit since its early days, the southern 500 has traditionally been run in the daytime, but in recent years has been run under the lights. The cup series and xfinity series return to action this weekend at texas motor speedway for the middle race in their respective round of 8 playoffs.
Wingfoot one will provide air coverage for nbc sports broadcasts of both the xfinity race on saturday and sprint cup race on sunday. Goodyears racing tires are made to exacting specifications and are tracked at every step of the way after being delivered to a race team. He ran the indy racing league and champ car series during his career from 1987, winning the michigan 500 in 1992 and 1994. Anyway, everybody whos anybody in the stopmotion world has a trackmat race, so here is mine. Racing at fontana presents multiple challenges for nascar teams, said greg stucker, goodyears director of racing. Full nascar qualifying results from phoenix raceway in arizona. The inaugural season of the nascar goodyear cup series finally kicks off in daytona. Oct 29, 2019 the cup series and xfinity series return to action this weekend at texas motor speedway for the middle race in their respective round of 8 playoffs. The delays will continue to happen, but trust me, im. Both xfinity and cup series teams will run the compound. Nascar cup series drivers come to martinsville speedway.
Goodyear extended its contract with nascar through 2017. Goodyear has been selected to be the single tire supplier for the fia wecs lmp2 class from the 202021 season onwards. Select kids tickets are free to the nascar xfinity series and nascar. Goodyear cup series season 1 race 714 summit county youtube. This decision comes after it was announced that the class would become a singletire formula from the 202021 season as part of the move to slow the lmp2 class cars down to en. Nascar live race coverage, latest news, race results, standings, schedules, and driver stats for cup, xfinity, gander outdoors. Goodyear running and cycling events, clubs, and trails. Mar 09, 2020 nascar should get the cup series championship race it needs jim utter. Nascar sprint cup series racing tire specifications also differ from race to race depending upon the degree of. Anatomy of a nascar sprint cup series racecar railway age.
D 8 high grip compound for high horsepower radial tire applications d2a high grip compound used for tad and some bracket applications. Phoenix race results from march 8, 2020 for the nascar cup series. Mar 08, 2020 phoenix race results from march 8, 2020 for the nascar cup series. Nascar xfinity series race at watkins glen watkins glen international. Im a fan of both versions of the race and cant decide which version the goodyear cup series will run, so im letting the fans decide.
Goodyear news and tire testing jayskis nascar silly season site. Cup series teams during sundays toyotasavemart 350 were the result of the soft compound and harsh race conditions, according to goodyear. There have been 87 nascar sprint cup series races at dover international speedway, one race in 1969 and 1970, two races per year since 1971. Goodyear tire notes fast facts for september 1214, 2008. This race marks the first race for the new nascar short track rules package. Notes new tire setups across the board at las vegas. Mar 04, 2020 both xfinity and cup series teams will run the compound. Turns 1 and 2 have 89 degrees of variable banking, while turns 3 and 4 have a. Jul 11, 20 akron, ohio, july 12, 20 for goodyear, the challenge of building tires for nascar is a diverse undertaking. He is also notable for almost winning the indianapolis 500 on three different occasions. Goodyear tire info for texas nascar talk nbc sports. Akron, ohio, july 12, 20 for goodyear, the challenge of building tires for nascar is a diverse undertaking.
Goodyear s multizone tire features two distinct compounds across. For the time being at least, because you guys, radiology school is tough. Ricky rudd leads the series in starts at dover with 56. Get the ultimate race day experience with access to the infield, which includes openair. Texas governor pushing for crowdfree nascar race at tms. Downforce has also been taken away on the front via the splitter. Nascar official home race results, schedule, standings, news. Reynolds tobacco company, it was referred to as the nascar winston cup. Goodyears multizone tire features two distinct compounds across. Watch 8 yearold malea emmas rendition of the national anthem that brought the auto club speedway crowd to its feet. Goodyear brings new tire to vegas for xfinity and cup hoping for more wear. Goodyear cup series season 1 race 614 samsung 500 youtube. Goodyear news and tire testing jayskis nascar silly. Unlike winston cup races in the united states, the 500 was actually 500 kilometres which is only 310 miles roughly the same length as a busch series race.
The nascar cup series is the top racing series of the national association for stock car auto racing. With the cup teams having 12 sets of tires for a 200lap race, they will make full use of their compliment and stay busy on pit road throughout. The delays will continue to happen, but trust me, im still plugging away at the stop motions. Monster energy nascar cup series drivers martin truex jr. Cup and gander outdoors truck series teams will return to the 2. View full 2020 nascar results from phoenix raceway in arizona. Oct 09, 2019 cup and gander outdoors truck series teams will return to the 2. Nascar xfinity series race at new hampshire new hampshire motor speedway. Goodyear tire notes for the 2020 nascar weekend at auto club speedway. Goodyear offroad racer takes prolite season championship september 28, 2012 akron, ohio, sept. Three nascar cup series drivers were at martinsville speedway tuesday and wednesday for a goodyear test, trying out different tires to. Nxs events are frequently held as a support race on the day prior to a cup.
The track surface is very abrasive, and teams will take four tires all day long. Wingfoot one will provide air coverage for nbc sports broadcasts of both the xfinity race on. Nascar should get the cup series championship race it needs jim utter. Teams in all three national nascar series will run the same tire setup at las vegas this week. Dont miss nascars west coast swing when it comes to phoenix raceway for the phoenix spring race in march. View full nascar cup series results from phoenix raceway below. Mar 07, 2020 phoenix starting lineup for march 8, 2020 in the nascar cup series.
Making safe and competitive tires as the exclusive supplier for nascars top three national series means developing tires for race tracks ranging from onehalf mile to 2. Jan 07, 2019 goodyear nascar news and tire testing. For superior traction, nascar tires use slick treads to maximize surface area contact with the track. Sundays race marks the 48th time the cup series has run at phoenix.
Cup and truck teams will run the same tire setup at martinsville, the. Goodyear cup series uploaded and added to nascar heat evolution career 3 years ago 40. Unlike winston cup races in the united states, the 500 was actually 500 kilometres which is only 310 miles. Sep 28, 2012 goodyear offroad racer takes prolite season championship september 28, 2012 akron, ohio, sept. Goodyear officials will look to do more than verify the tire package for this years monster energy nascar cup series race at kentucky. Nascar cup series latest news news and results from nascar. Nascar cup series latest news, highlights, live race coverage, race results, standings, schedules, photo galleries, and driver stats. Goodyear fast facts jayskis nascar silly season site.
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