How far can a nascar driver go between tire changes?

Question

I'm trying to come up with a problem for my geometry class that involves this, but I can't find this info anywhere!!! It doesn't have to be exact - just an average would do. thanks!

Answer 1

Around 150 miles. The higher the speeds the more heat builds in the tires and the less the tires can take. Tires driven at high speeds for a long time will eventually blow out.

Also the condition of the track makes a difference. Flat tracks tend to wear tires more than tracks that have more degree banking in the curves.

Some tracks are asphalt and some are concrete. That also makes a difference in tire wear.

Outside (track) temperature can also make a difference in how hot the tire gets. Air pressure and the angle of the tires (the way they have the cars set up) will make a huge difference.

Also Goodyear makes different sets of tires based on track characteristics so not all tires are the same. Some may need to be harder and some may need to be softer depending on the grip needed to make the drivers safer. There is usually a lot of testing to help determine what tire works best for certain tracks.

It varies but around 150 miles.

Here is an interesting article about the Goodyear tires.

http://www.racegoodyear.com/nascar/tire_tech.html

http://www.racegoodyear.com/nascar/tire_comparison.html

Answer 2

I recently began watching motorsports about, well, 2 weeks ago. I took a liking to NASCAR. I like NASCAR because it's standardized. Because all the vehicles are virtually the same the winner comes down to one thing, skill. It's all about mastering the small strategies. Easy to learn, difficult to master I'd say. Also, there is way more passing in NASCAR than most other series. No one can deny passing is exciting. As for why we prefer ovals, NASCAR vehicles aren't exactly designed to perform on road courses. I managed to see one in the nationwide series a week ago, and it just wasn't as fast or exciting. (Although the rain made it rather entertaining to watch) And personally, to me the choice is watch the cars go in circles for hours or watch them take the same couple turns for hours. Looking at it like that I consider them equal. EDIT: Forgot one thing someone else brought up, the ovals are also there so everyone at the race can see everything. NASCAR is one of the most spectator friendly motorsports in the world

Answer 3

You cant get an exact correct answer--TOO many variables such as--Track--How well the Car is Handling--How hard you are driving it--The wear patterns on your earlier tire changes just to mention a Few!!!!!

Answer 4

There is a different answer for every track they go to. Tire compounds are different, banking in the corners are different. The crew chiefs have it figured out but I dont think they will be telling anyone.

Answer 5

I didn't know Nascar drivers wore tires.

Answer 6

It depends on how abusive the driver is on the tires, how much camber is applied, how rough is the track is, how much rubber is on the track and how hard or soft the tire is.

Too many factors to make up a formula, imho.

Answer 7

it totally depends on the track..
but if it's a relly good car..
it usually goes 100-150 miles
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Answer 8

the newer, and concrete tracks, tires will last longer, they will need fuel before tires

Answer 9

All race long,it looks like, if your in the #48....

Answer 10

Charles said it best! There are to many factors to even come up with an average!