The recent NASCAR event at Bristol Motor Speedway saw significant tire wear challenges that impacted teams and drivers, creating a unique racing environment. Denny Hamlin, the winner of the race, highlighted the role of track temperature and used the term "viscosity" to describe the tire falloff experienced during Sunday's race. This issue of tire wear didn't just affect the drivers but also required pit crews to be exceptionally vigilant throughout the race. Experts and team members, including Matt Philpott, a tire specialist on Hamlin's team, and crew chiefs Chris Gabehart and James Small, discussed the unusual conditions and their effects on the competition. NASCAR's Senior VP of Competition also commented on the weekend's racing, indicating a positive reception to the challenges faced at Bristol. Additionally, Joe Gibbs Racing demonstrated dominance over the last two races, leading 75.5% of the laps at both Phoenix and Bristol, showcasing the team's adaptability and strength under challenging conditions.
🚨 TUNE-IN ALERT 🚨 #FoodCity500 winning crew chief Chris Gabehart (@CG1751) joins #SXMOnTrack for his weekly visit. @ItsBristolBaby tire talk and a @COTA preview on deck at 12 pm ET on Thursday afternoon. 🎧 → https://t.co/VpjxnaZm4V https://t.co/tt8tVcjTTy
Turning Point: COTA // Sun., 3:30 p.m. ET (📺: FOX) 1️⃣ Bristol brings the boom to keep strong start rolling 2️⃣ What will road-course racing look like in 2024? 3️⃣ @LarryMac28, @ToddBGordon explain COTA's new restart zone All this + more at #NASCAR.com: https://t.co/wilH8YeUnM
#NASCAR ... Drivers to watch this weekend at COTA https://t.co/ZpovzxPmpI
All four @JoeGibbsRacing cars were strong at @ItsBristolBaby, but only two wound up contending for the win. @LarryMac28 and @ToddBGordon break down what set the Nos. 11 and 19 apart from their teammates. https://t.co/rZRP8tbaLN
MRN Crew Call | Matt Swiderski + COTA Preview @ThePostman68 & @ToddBGordon react to @dennyhamlin's hard-earned win at Bristol. Matt Swiderski joins the show ahead of @NASCARatCOTA. 📺 Watch: https://t.co/9m12zTfN6y 📷Listen: https://t.co/IfDO2I7irU #AskMRN | @TeamTrackhouse https://t.co/6iAXqtT4sa
2️⃣ @JoeGibbsRacing drivers and 2️⃣ drivers in the midst of winless streaks. Here's who @DanielleTrotta and @LarryMac28 have on the way up in their OT Stock Market leaving @ItsBristolBaby 📈 #NASCAR https://t.co/onXE1oCIS5
.@JoeGibbsRacing has DOMINATED over the last two races. The four-car #NASCAR Cup Series team has led 75.5% of the laps contested at Phoenix and Bristol. An incredible two-race stretch. https://t.co/KFn3k2Rdf6
#NASCAR … Qualifying order for Cup, Xfinity and Trucks at COTA https://t.co/7V1Y6b7DUN
🗣️ "This is exactly what we need when we get to our short tracks." #NASCAR Senior VP of Competition shared the sanctioning bodies thoughts on the racing we saw this weekend at @ItsBristolBaby. Full Interview ▶️ https://t.co/WGRTG5gVtL https://t.co/7ZRuvDIjiN
Happy Wednesday! At 11am/ET Join @DanielleTrotta & @LarryMac28 for “On Track” @SiriusXMNASCAR Channel 90! We’ll have Driver’s Stocks That Are Rising and That Are Falling! Plus Coach Joe Gibbs @JoeGibbsRacing stops by as well as a couple of crew chiefs……Randall Burnett & Blake…
"It put all the teams & drivers in a totally different environment," 💬 On Monday, @AlanCavanna had a conversation with Chris Gabehart (@CG1751) & James Small, crew chiefs for @JoeGibbsRacing, regarding the high tire wear at Bristol. 𝗙𝗨𝗟𝗟 𝗖𝗟𝗜𝗣: https://t.co/ZusMR8NmdW https://t.co/5dXDMelaps
What happened with the tires during Sunday’s race? Matt Philpott the interior/tire specialist on @dennyhamlin’s team explains below 👇🏼 #NASCAR https://t.co/2d1sdcaoMD
Tire Wear didn’t just affect the drivers at Bristol Motor Speedway, the pit crews had to be at the ready all race long. Here is @BoziTatarevic breaking it all down in this week’s #4TiresAndFuel 👇 https://t.co/sIwKcPOh6Z
.@dennyhamlin really dropped a "viscosity" on us this morning 🤯 🌡️ Hear why the @ItsBristolBaby winner believes track temperature played a large role in the tire falloff on Sunday. Full Interview → https://t.co/WGRTG5gVtL https://t.co/jHPytMbXiw