NASCAR, Charlotte work to add more lines in corners
Following extensive conversations across the industry, NASCAR and Charlotte Motor Speedway have started the process of conditioning the upper groove in Turns 1 and 2 and Turns 3 and 4 in preparation of all races held at the track this weekend, culminating in the Coca-Cola 600 on May 28 (6 p.m. ET, FOX, PRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).
The process includes adding a traction agent to the surface, and using the tire dragon tool to add Goodyear rubber into the groove. The expectation is the additional grip will increase the number of driving lines available to race in the corners. The low groove will remain intact.
“We talked through this opportunity with the track, teams, drivers and Goodyear,” said NASCAR Senior Vice President of Competition Scott Miller. “There was agreement that this process would enhance the racing we see at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and ultimately would make for an exciting Coca-Cola 600.”