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In the ‘Zone’: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tests Goodyear’s New Tire At Kansas

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In the ‘Zone’: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tests Goodyear’s New Tire At Kansas

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In the ‘Zone’: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Tests Goodyear’s New Tire At Kansas
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Multi-Zone Tread Tire Increases Grip, Durability

Its debut set records. Its encore offered a taste of what’s to come.

“It” is the innovative “multi-zone tread” Goodyear tire that the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers tested Thursday at Kansas Speedway, and will use during Sunday’s Hollywood Casino 400, the fourth race in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup (2 p.m. ET on ESPN, Motor Racing Network Radio and SiriusXM Satellite Radio).

Goodyear developed two zones on the right side tires: the outer zone dubbed the “traction zone” – which was made of a sticky and more grip-oriented compound – and the “inner zone” – also known as the “endurance zone” – which was built with a firmer compound to help prolong the tire life.  Continue reading →

Johnson Dominates Dover

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane following the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 29, 2013 Photo - Justin Heiman/Getty Images
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s / Kobalt Tools Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover International Speedway on September 29, 2013
Photo – Justin Heiman/Getty Images

Jimmie Johnson’s quest for a sixth-championship went into full-effect Sunday afternoon at Dover. Johnson paced the field throughout the day to come away with the victory. It was his fifth win of the season, but more importantly his eighth at Dover making him the all-time leader of victories at the Monster Mile. Passing two legends in Bobby Allison and Richard Petty.

The race may not have begun well for Johnson, but he worked his Dover magic to make the outcome a favorable one for the No.48 team. His teammate, Dale Earnhardt Jr., began the day on the pole and led many laps in the early going. This race looked very promising for an Earnhardt Jr. victory, but the move that likely cost him the victory occurred under the first round of green-flag pit stops when he missed pit road. By carrying too much speed on his approach to the pits, he missed the entrance costing him valuable time. That misfortune was beneficial for Johnson who assumed the lead after the round of stops. Continue reading →

Sprint Cup Series AAA 400 at Dover Preview

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AAA_400_race_logoDover is one of the most challenging turns the Chase takes. A concrete monster separates the contenders from the championship. To be crowned king at season’s end, drivers need to face the fight Dover offers. Each corner will test their focus, drive, and strength. Whichever competitor can pass those tests will move one step closer to claiming the Sprint Cup. Continue reading →

Sprint Cup Series Sylvania 300 at NHMS Preview

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Sylvania 300 logoThe Sprint Cup Series is racing 300 laps for a total of 317.4-miles in the Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway, Sunday, September 22nd with the green flag starting the action at 2pm ET. Television coverage on ESPN begins at 1pm ET with radio coverage on PRN, Sirius XM, channel 90.

Matt Kenseth pulled off a feat only accomplished once before. And in doing so, may have laid the foundation for a second Sprint Cup Series championship – a full decade after his first. Continue reading →