NASCAR Boss Sets Precedent for Short-Track Racing’s Future After the ‘Great Goodyear Bailout’ NASCAR’s Brad Moran hails Bristol’s tire-wear chaos as short-track future, with Bell’s win and 36 lead cha

The Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway delivered a classic short-track spectacle, paying homage to NASCAR’s roots. Christopher Bell’s clutch victory—charging from fifth to first in the final four laps—capped a wild night featuring 14 cautions, 36 lead changes, and a tire strategy shake-up that kept everyone on edge. Goodyear’s softer right-side tire, engineered for rapid wear, transformed the half-mile bullring into a tactical battleground where drivers had to balance speed with preservation.

This was no ordinary Bristol brawl; it set a new benchmark for short-track racing’s future. The unexpectedly fast tire wear turned the race into a complex strategic chess match, where passing, lane choice, and pit timing played as big a role as raw talent. NASCAR’s midweek approv