In spring 2024, NASCAR drivers were caught off guard. As soon as the Food City 500 race was flagged off, Cup drivers found their tires wearing off in less than 50 laps. The scrambling strategy and thrilling lead changes (54) that followed excited fans to the core. And Goodyear embarked on an experiment that went on for over two years. After two failed attempts at the same track, it finally struck gold in last Saturday’s Night Race.

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race featured 36 lead changes, the third-most in Bristol’s history. Christopher Bell navigated the flutter of challenges to prevail in the end, with his rivals racking their brains over the entire 500-lap event. Despite the thrill, Dale Jr. pointed out a few changes from when he raced.

Dale Jr. traces a gloomy trajectory

Goodyear intr

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