NASCAR Cup Series, more like the American expression of “Freedom” in motorsports. The roaring V8s of NASCAR cars are bound to put a smile on the faces of petrolheads. The Cup Series is considered as the most elite level of Stock Car racing and there are no other Stock Car racing series which can compete on the level of NASCAR.
NASCAR has everything for everyone. It provides money and fame to the drivers and teams, a lot of adrenaline rush and entertainment to the audience and celebrates the rich culture of America throughout its 36 race calendar.
NASCAR races are nothing without its powerful 190 mph exceeding cars. But, even NASCAR cars cannot produce their output until they are paired with their best friends, a set of Goodyears.
The tires used on a NASCAR car are perhaps the most overlooked yet, most important factor in deciding the outcome of the race. In fact, the entire race and track is based on the way the tires wear out during the race and how drivers and teams handle it through strategy.
Cost of NASCAR tires set
According to various sources available, a NASCAR tire can cost around $350-500 considering the fact that it is a high performance racing tire built to last under high speeds and extreme temperatures during the race. A set of NASCAR tires that a NASCAR team costs approximately $2000.
The tires used by the times aren’t actually purchased however, they are leased to the teams by Goodyear which is the monopoly when it comes to NASCAR tires. Once a race is over, a team has to return the 16 sets of tires allotted to them over the weekend by Goodyear. These tires are then used for tire wear analysis before recycling them.
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Why do NASCAR tires have no tread?
Traction is needed in order to provide maximum acceleration and sustain high speeds with stability, as it is the ability of the tire to grip the surface it rolls on.. In order for traction to provide its maximum effort, a tire must have the maximum amount of contact possible with the surface.
Tire treads are disastrous in dry conditions and since most NASCAR races happen in dry conditions, NASCAR tires have no treads. A treadless tire provides the best traction and can extract the maximum speed out of the car in dry conditions. Treaded tires are only used in wet conditions and NASCAR races don't race on oval tracks in wet conditions.
FAQ's On NASCAR tires cost
A. NASCAR tires can cost around $350-500 per tire.
A. The teams do not pay for tires in NASCAR as they get it leased from Goodyear.
A. The V8 engine used in the Cup Series costs around $60,000 to $150,000 approximately.
A. The used tires are first heated and the debris is scraped off to analyze the tyre wear. After this, teams send back the tires to Goodyear where they get recycled.
A. The Sunoco Green E15 which is the standard fuel used in NASCAR costs around $12 per gallon.
