Post-Atlanta Tire Love

My daughter was sick most of last week, and then I caught it from her. So that’s why I haven’t been posting lately. There’s a lot of great NASCAR news this week, especially the drivers’ opinions about the Goodyear tire used in Atlanta.

 Tony Stewart’s take on the Goodyear tire used in Atlanta:

“That was the most pathetic racing tire I’ve ever been on in my professional career. Goodyear can’t build a tire that is worth a crap.”

Jeff Gordon’s take on the tires:

“I felt like I was going to crash every single lap… There is just no reason for this. This car, this tire, at this race track, was just terrible.”

Goodyear’s response:

“Even though both Goodyear and NASCAR were satisfied with the tire’s performance in Atlanta, if the drivers are not happy, then Goodyear’s not happy.”

All I can say is: “wow.”