Kyle Larson advocates for live pit stops during wet conditions in NASCAR
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 8:04 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026

Kyle Larson discussed the need for NASCAR to allow teams more control over wet-weather pit stops during his appearance on the 'Door Bumper Clear' podcast. He criticized the current procedures that restrict live pit stops, stating that other series successfully manage this aspect. Larson believes allowing teams to transition from wet to slick tires could increase strategic elements within races. In the recent New Hampshire race, drivers faced challenges with wet tires, impacting how they navigated the track. Larson finished among the top drivers, marking his second consecutive top-10 finish.
- •Kyle Larson calls for changes in wet-weather pit stop rules.
- •He argues for allowing live transitions to slick tires.
- •The issue arose during the recent New Hampshire race.
- •Larson finished in the top 5 at New Hampshire, improving his finish streak.
- •Other racing series successfully implement live pit stops in the rain.
- 8:04 AMYahoo Sports — Kyle Larson Pushes NASCAR to Give Teams Control of Wet-Weather Pit Stops
"Kyle Larson has called out NASCAR’s lack of wet-weather pit stops. The reigning champion went on the ‘Door Bumper Clear’ podcast and explained why teams should have more control over transitioning from wet-weather tires to slicks.
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