{"id":2203,"date":"2022-02-06T14:44:14","date_gmt":"2022-02-06T14:44:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/?p=2203"},"modified":"2023-08-07T10:16:22","modified_gmt":"2023-08-07T10:16:22","slug":"how-many-laps-do-nascar-tires-last-in-a-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/motorracingsports.com\/how-many-laps-do-nascar-tires-last-in-a-race\/","title":{"rendered":"How Many Laps Do Nascar Tires Last In A Race?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Watching the recent Busch Light Clash at The Coliseum in L.A., a race of 150 laps around the small circuit, I was riveted by the sensory onslaught of high octane fuel, the thunderous roar of these powerful engines, and the frenetic activity of the pit crews. <\/strong>Only on the drive home did I consider the deeper issues: How much fuel was allowed, how many pit crew were permitted and how many tires were used, <\/strong>etc.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASCAR tires last around 100 miles (or 40 laps at Daytona International Speedway) before they need to be replaced. High speeds, tire heat, and constant turning cause excessive wear in a very short time. At shorter circuits, tires may last around 200 laps: Bristol, Dover, Martinsville, etc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

A NASCAR race is certainly about who gets to hit the checkered flag first, but there is far more to consider going on before and during the race. Knowing a few of these nuances and snippets of information can make all the difference to your race-going experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Nothing is left to chance, and the more you can absorb, the more you\u2019ll love NASCAR. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

NASCAR Race Tires<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Able to produce maximum power outputs of 860\u2013900 hp from their V8 (naturally aspirated) engines,although limited of course, a NASCAR stock car<\/a> can reach speeds above 200 miles per hour on the longer straightaways<\/strong>. Since the only thing keeping them on the road, and the shiny side up, is about 36 square inches of rubber on each tire, NASCAR tires<\/a> are under constant scrutiny.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Imagine driving at close to four times the highway speed limit and having to rely on tires, the equivalent of a man\u2019s size 12 shoe, touching the asphalt at each wheel. These four size 12 strips of rubber carry driver and car<\/a> (weighing around 3500 lbs.) around racetracks for hours<\/strong>. Nuts? That\u2019s exactly what these drivers face every race.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tire Tweaks For Cornering<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Since NASCAR is well known for high-speed cornering, particularly on the shorter circuits like Martinsville, Bristol, and Dover where the race is almost all cornering, it\u2019s vital to have the best setup possible concerning getting through the bends:<\/p>\n\n\n\n