Busch, Cup won't be on same tires at Daytona

By Bob Pockrass
Monday, June 19, 2006

SPARTA, Ky. - When NASCAR returns to Daytona International Speedway in two weeks, it will be the first time this year that the Busch Series and Nextel Cup Series cars will not run with the same tire at a companion event.

The Busch Series cars will use the tire they had at Talladega, while the Nextel Cup guys will run the tire they had earlier in the year at Daytona.

Busch Series cars had tire problems at Daytona, partly because they use a different aerodynamic package than the Cup cars at the restrictor-plate tracks.

The Talladega tire was used during a tire test at Daytona by David Green and John Andretti in early May.

"It's a little bit harder," said Chad Fletcher, Goodyear's marketing manager for the Busch Series. "It's in the same family as the Daytona tire - they're both in the superspeedway category - but the Talladega tire is just a little bit harder.

"The harder tire will increase the durability in the tire, and the wear should go down."

Mentioned Drivers: David Green

No Comments

Be the first to comment on "Busch, Cup won't be on same tires at Daytona". Login or sign up for a free account to post your comment

Post a Comment

Disclaimer: All comments are subject to filtering for language, and libelous content. We reserve the right to remove any comments deemed inappropriate.

Comment Preview

Jul 10, 2009 at 11:22 AM
You said:

You must login before you can post comments or rate content.

If you don't have a login you can create a free account.

NASCAR Schedules

tnt

LifeLock.com 400

Chicagoland Speedway
08:16 PM, 07/11/2009

Poll PositionView All

Was anyone at fault for the mayhem at the finish of the Coke Zero 400 at Daytona International Speedway?

Promotions

  • Play "WIX Filters' Pick 3" stock car fantasy and win prizes. Season 2 is now in session!

  • Tweet your thoughts about each race and join the conversation with other fans.

  • Drive an authentic NASCAR Sprint Cup car at the Jeff Gordon Racing School.

  • Play our simulation racing fantasy game. Free with promo code "FREECRD".

NASCAR Community Join the Community

In the Forums View All

Presented by

Don't have an account yet?

Insiders Guide to NASCAR

Register with SceneDaily.com and get access to the following features:

  • FREE Insider’s Guide to NASCAR (available as a PDF download)
  • Daily NASCAR news updates delivered directly to your e-mail
  • Pre-race and Post-race emails delivered each race week
  • Ability to comment on blog and news articles
  • Information on new website features and upcoming contests
Create my Account

Login

Forgot Password?
Login or Create an Account