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Chase Elliott voices concerns over Goodyear tire performance at Iowa race

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 10, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Aug 10, 2026

Chase Elliott voices concerns over Goodyear tire performance at Iowa race

Summary

Chase Elliott expressed doubts about Goodyear's revised tire strategy for the Iowa race. Despite having fresher tires, Christopher Bell struggled to pass Ty Gibbs, underlining concerns about tire effectiveness at short tracks. Observers criticized that despite a faster car, Bell's inability to complete a pass reflects broader issues within NASCAR’s racing dynamics, particularly at Iowa’s unique facility. Fans are calling for a reevaluation of Goodyear's tire performance and NASCAR's short track package.

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By the Numbers

•Chase Elliott noted insufficient tire performance from Goodyear at Iowa.
•Christopher Bell, despite fresher tires, could not overtake Ty Gibbs.
•Goodyear's tire adjustments did not enhance racing as expected.
•Track position and clean air were critical factors in the race outcome.
•Critics suggest a need for NASCAR to reassess their short track strategies.

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What they're saying

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Chase Elliott had already raised doubts about Goodyear’s revised Iowa tire before Sunday’s race. “You know, it sounded like the tire that everybody wanted wasn’t what they brought back.
— Yahoo Sports

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