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Tue. 08/05/08 06:56 PM

Re:Hey Goodyear What Happened To The Tire Of Tomorrow?

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Goodyear has it's share of the blame but let's not put it all on them. As NASCAR always likes to remind everyone, this is their show and their rules. They built this new car, they tested it and they dropped the ball too when it came to what kind of tire they should use for the COT. Goodyear failed to do their homework but so did NASCAR. Everyone has known all year long that there have been tire issues and NASCAR just turned a deaf ear to it and left it in the hands of Goodyear. That's completely irresponsible for a sanctioning body if you ask me. Time and time again, NASCAR has been reactive to a situation instead of proactive. NASCAR should have been forceful with Goodyear when these tire issues first arose instead of waiting until after one of the biggest debacles in the series' history to do something about it. NASCAR is just as much to blame for this mess as Goodyear is.

Kenorv, Richmond, VA

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