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Bristol Today
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Goodyear Unveils New Tire Setup for NASCAR Bristol Race
Innovative tires designed to handle Bristol's temperature swings and high speeds
Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:20pm
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Goodyear's new tire setup promises to deliver a thrilling, high-speed experience at the upcoming Bristol Motor Speedway NASCAR race.Bristol TodayGoodyear has developed a new tire setup specifically for the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The tires are designed to perform consistently despite the track's unpredictable weather conditions and high speeds. Goodyear's racing experts conducted extensive testing with drivers to ensure the tires can withstand Bristol's unique challenges.
Why it matters
Tire performance is crucial at Bristol, where temperature swings and heavy loads can dramatically impact a car's handling and speed. Goodyear's new tire setup aims to provide more consistent performance, which could lead to closer, more exciting racing for fans.
The details
Goodyear's Director of Racing, Justin Fantozzi, explains that the key focus was creating a tire less affected by temperature variations at Bristol. The November tire test with drivers Bowman, Preece, and Wallace provided critical data to develop a setup that can handle Bristol's high speeds and heavy loads.
- The November tire test with drivers Bowman, Preece, and Wallace was a critical step in Goodyear's development process.
- The NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series, and Craftsman Truck Series will all use the same Goodyear tire setup at Bristol this weekend.
The players
Goodyear
A leading tire manufacturer that supplies tires for the NASCAR Cup Series and other major racing events.
Justin Fantozzi
Goodyear's Director of Racing, who oversees the development of tires for NASCAR events.
Alex Bowman
NASCAR Cup Series driver who participated in Goodyear's tire test at Bristol.
Ryan Preece
NASCAR Cup Series driver who participated in Goodyear's tire test at Bristol.
Bubba Wallace
NASCAR Cup Series driver who participated in Goodyear's tire test at Bristol.
What they’re saying
“One of the key challenges at Bristol is the unpredictable weather and its impact on tire performance. Goodyear's aim is to create a tire that is less affected by temperature variations.”
— Justin Fantozzi, Goodyear's Director of Racing
What’s next
The new Goodyear tire setup will make its debut at the upcoming NASCAR Cup Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, where it will also be used in the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series and Craftsman Truck Series events.
The takeaway
Goodyear's innovative tire development for the Bristol race showcases the constant evolution in motorsports technology. By creating a tire setup that can better handle the track's unique challenges, Goodyear aims to deliver a more consistent and exciting racing experience for fans.
