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Scenes from Martinsville rain-tire test
By Staff report | Published: April 1, 2021 15
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NASCAR competition officials held a test session Thursday at Martinsville Speedway to assess the feasibility of using rain tires on the circuit’s shorter ovals. Here's a look at the tires used as part of the test.
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Kyle Larson goes down the straightaway in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet under damp track conditions.
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Chris Buescher at speed in the No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford under simulated wet-weather conditions.
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Kyle Larson takes the backstretch during a testing lap.
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A closer look at Kyle Larson going down the backstretch as you can see the trail of water vapor.
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Chris Buescher races through the wet conditions down the backstretch.
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Kyle Larson rolls through the concrete in Turns 1 and 2.
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Another shot of Kyle Larson going down the backstretch during his testing run with rain tires on the No. 5.
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Chris Buescher takes another lap down a dampened frontstetch.
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An alternative shot of Chris Buescher testing out the rain tires down the frontstretch.
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Hendrick Motorsports driver Kyle Larson was one of the drivers to take part in the test.
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The No. 5 car wastes no time in the morning logging laps.
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The track is being prepped to be damp before another run begins at Martinsville.
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Chris Buescher takes a break during Thursday's test session.
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NASCAR Senior Vice President, Racing Innovation, John Probst and Hendrick Motorsports VP of Competition, Chad Knaus chat during the test.