Tyres a concern at Martinsville

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers have voiced concern about tyres wearing too fast following practice and qualifying for Sunday's race at Martinsville. It is the second time in three weeks that Cup teams have been faced with tyre issues after Goodyear and NASCAR had to switch tyre specifications following the first practice session at Bristol due to excessive wear on right-side tyres. As was the case at Bristol, Goodyear has brought a new tyre specification relative to the past at Martinsville, which is also a half-mile track but with the lowest cornering speeds of the season among all ovals

Al Keller Joe Kelly Dave Kennedy