Tire technology has rapidly evolved over the last few decades, and this is especially true in racing. NASCAR tires have changed every bit as much over the years as the Sprint Cup cars. Today, they remain one of the critical pieces that will determine victory or defeat. Since 1997, Goodyear has been the sole provider of tires for all NASCAR race series. The Goodyear Race Eagle is the tire getting the job done, familiar to race fans due to the distinctive thick yellow lettering. Goodyear t [...more]

Race season is in full swing across the US.  Ever wondered what tires are used by racers? Let's take a look at a few of the different tires used in different types of racing. NASCAR [caption id="attachment_2380" align="alignleft" width="300"] photo by Raniel Diaz[/caption] NASCAR’s Sprint Cup series is undoubtedly the most popular racing series in the United States. The Stock Cars wear Goodyear Eagle racing slicks. At 11.5 inches wide, and fitting a 16 inch wheel, these tires are designed to he [...more]