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Keselowski Warns: Tire Shortage Threatens NASCAR Cup Race

8/17/2025

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Brad Keselowski raised concerns about tire availability for the NASCAR Cup race at Richmond, stating, "We’re in trouble."
Teams receive eight new tire sets plus one for the race, but he doubts this will be enough.
Goodyear's softer tires may wear quickly, requiring drivers to manage tire life during the 400-lap race.
Practice revealed some drivers exceeded expected lap limits, but air pressure failures remain a concern.

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Brad Keselowski raised concerns about tire availability for the NASCAR Cup race at Richmond, stating, "We’re in trouble."
Teams receive eight new tire sets plus one for the race, but he doubts this will be enough.
Goodyear's softer tires may wear quickly, requiring drivers to manage tire life during the 400-lap race.
Practice revealed some drivers exceeded expected lap limits, but air pressure failures remain a concern.