NASCAR fans have been buzzing about ways to improve the NextGen package, with tire falloff being a particularly hot topic. Many believe the modern tires don’t degrade as dramatically as those used in the 1990s.
Legendary driver Mark Martin recently shared a throwback photo from his victory at the Hooters 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway in 1994. Martin, who holds the record for the second most wins in what is now known as the Xfinity Series, pointed out the visible tire falloff on his car’s hood.
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Back in the day, racers could choose between Hoosier Tire Co. and Goodyear Tires; these two tire manufacturers dominated before NASCAR’s shift towards a single supplier.
In more recent times, while the racing world has largely shifted to utilizing a singular tire manufacturer for consistency across various races, fans often reminisce about the battles of eras past when different tire compounds were employed by competitors.
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