Hendrick Motorsports crew assesses tire strategy after Southern 500

Kyle Larson’s Hendrick Motorsports team opted for older tires during the final stint of the Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway. The decision, made in the closing stages of the race, did not secure a victory for the team. Team leadership described the strategic choice as a net wash, suggesting the outcome was neither positive nor detrimental. Discussions prior to the stint had identified the potential for this specific tire strategy to occur under the prevailing race conditions. The crew continues to evaluate the performance impact of the decision as the season progresses.

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