
Teams Call the Tires in Wet NASCAR | Nascar News
Published: September 18, 2026
Duration: 1:24
NASCAR’s shaking up oval racing in the rain by letting teams choose their own tires after the start—ditching the old rule where NASCAR made the call. This new freedom adds thrilling strategy, especially as track conditions shift fast, like at New Hampshire. But safety first: if pit road’s wet, stops are for fuel only—not position. The move, kicking off this weekend at Bristol across all three national series, comes straight from listening to teams and fans wanting more excitement and better racing. Expect bold pit box decisions—and wild results—when the skies open up.
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