Austin Dillon Makes Concerning Goodyear Admission Ahead of Bristol Clash Austin Dillon and RCR are in the dark about Bristol's tire situation, as he reveals relying on other strategies for help. Prath

Goodyear’s rolling out a new, softer right-side tire for the 2025 Bristol Motor Speedway Cup race, aiming to spice up the playoff action with more tire wear and strategy. But with no prior testing due to scheduling conflicts like the MLB Speedway Classic, teams are heading into the Night Race with more questions than answers.

Denny Hamlin is cautiously optimistic, saying the compound could make for dynamic racing if it delivers, but fans aren’t sold, remembering past tire experiments that fizzled. As the Round of 16 cutoff looms, the tire gamble could shake up the playoff field or throw a wrench in it. Austin Dillon’s recent comments only add to the uncertainty, highlighting the high stakes at Bristol’s unforgiving half-mile.

Dillon’s cautious take on Bristol’s new tires

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