NASCAR utilized wet-weather tires at Richmond Raceway, avoiding delays. Elton Sawyer, NASCAR SVP, praised the success of the wet weather tires during the race. Teams were satisfied with NASCAR's handling of the damp race conditions.
Plenty of controversy engulfed the conclusion of Sunday’s #NASCAR Cup race at @RichmondRaceway, but teams were mostly pleased with how the start of the race, which took place in damp conditions, was handled by the sanctioning body. 🌧️ https://t.co/N9y3KitUTu
NASCAR Senior VP of Competition Elton Sawyer spoke with @Al_Weave about the use of wet-weather tires and the final restart Sunday night at @RichmondRaceway. https://t.co/tV39wi0CjI
ANALYSIS: In past circumstances, races might’ve been delayed or postponed. But with wet-weather tires at the ready, the Cup Series raced without a hitch during Sunday’s contest at Richmond Raceway. More on the occasion, via @zachstur ⬇️ #NASCAR https://t.co/6GfnvGrdQ1
NASCAR felt the first 30 laps of Sunday night’s race at Richmond were a success on the wet weather tires. Elton Sawyer said if could have been another hour of trying to completely dry the racetrack before starting: https://t.co/ST5KXRXQjB
🌧️"We could have been sitting there another hour getting everything dry like we have in the past. ... We’ll learn from this & we’ll be able to make better decisions going forward." On #NASCAR.com: Goodyear's wet-weather tires saved lengthy Richmond delay: https://t.co/RKhugVPVcy
Fast Thoughts with @BobPockrass: "Did NASCAR make the right calls at the beginning (wet-weather tires) and the end (the final restart) of the race at Richmond?" https://t.co/tCf9SJ3bUk
NASCAR SVP Elton Sawyer on the wet weather tires as well as the procedures NASCAR used with non-competitive pit stops. https://t.co/9HbT8JaNqH