The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) was founded in 1947-48. One of the first images people think of when they hear NASCAR is cars travelling at breathtaking speeds around the track. An important part of the car is the tires. Many of the developments in tire safety were used in NASCAR before becoming available to the general public. One such advancement is the use of an inter liner within the tire (see picture). In the early years, Goodyear and Firestone were the major players in NASCAR tire development. Goodyear was the only manufacturer from 1975 through 1986. Hoosier Tires entered the NASCAR tire manufacturing mix in 1987. The need for increased speeds balanced with safety issues pushed for new compounds and tire materials to be used and tested.
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Website / Photo: NASCAR© Winston Cup TRUE TIRE HISTORY - http://www.racelinecentral.com/tirehistory.html
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