Are you ready for some heart-pounding, tire-squealing action, race fans? The NASCAR Cup Series is revving up for Race No. 33 at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. And as always, the tire experts at Goodyear have all the notes and insights you need to stay ahead of the game!

Fasten your seatbelts, and let’s dive into the nitty-gritty of the tire setup for this race. The Goodyear Eagle 18-inch Speedway Radials will be the show’s stars, giving drivers the grip they need to navigate those high-speed turns. Cup teams will have 1 set for practice, 1 for qualifying, and a whopping nine sets for the race. That’s right, folks, it’s go big or go home at the Las Vegas Oval!

Now, let’s talk about the track itself. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is known as a low-tire wear track. But don’t be fooled, my friends. The aging track surface and a compound change from last season have brought tire wear into the picture. And you know what that means – finding grip becomes the ultimate game-changer!

To add that crucial grip, teams will be using their bag of tricked-out tuning tools. And guess what? One of the key tactics is running less air in the rear tires. It’s all about getting that Next Gen car’s rear end sealed off and flying through the air like a speeding bullet (or a clueless bird, for the Carlin fans out there)!

But hold on a minute, race aficionados! Running air pressures below Goodyear’s minimum recommendations come with its risks. Over-deflecting the sidewalls can lead to tire component breakdown and even air loss. Goodyear has made construction updates to the left- and right-side tires specifically for Las Vegas. These updates give teams more flexibility in setting up their cars while balancing performance and tire life.

Goodyear’s racing director Greg Stucker puts it best, “We are finally seeing a little bit of tire wear at Las Vegas over the past several races…finding grip will be paramount this weekend.” So, buckle up and prepare for some high-speed, heart-pounding, tire-smokin action at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway!

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