With just two races left before the NASCAR Playoffs kick off, Kyle Busch finds himself in unfamiliar territory. He’s on the outside looking in. The two-time Cup champ sits 102 points below the cutline, and at this stage, points alone won’t save him. He needs a win. Richmond has historically been one of his better tracks, the kind of place where Busch has pulled off clutch performances before.

But heading into this weekend, he’s not just focused on finding speed or nailing the perfect setup. Instead, there’s one more battle brewing that could shape his chances under the lights. This is a battle that has nothing to do with horsepower and everything to do with Goodyear’s strategy for tires. And as usual, Busch isn’t shy about letting his opinion be heard.

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