The 2025 Bristol Night Race was a night to forget for Rick Hendrick’s team, Hendrick Motorsports. Alex Bowman’s new team, including Daniel Bach and Rod Cox as tire changers, Jarius Morehead as tire carrier, and Cody French as jackman, faced immediate pressure. A botched tire change during a critical pit stop led to a 23.9-second delay, eliminating him from playoff contention. The team’s misfortune was compounded by a series of tire issues, including a crash that ended Chase Elliott’s night, William Byron finishing 12th, and Kyle Larson finishing 32nd. Goodyear’s tire strategy also came under scrutiny during and after the race.

Goodyear introduced a new, softer right-side tire compound for the 2025 Bristol Night Race, aiming to increase tire wear and add unpredictability. However, the plan

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