NASCAR’s used race tires find second life through recycling and reuse
Goodyear, the exclusive tire supplier for NASCAR’s top racing series, manufactures more than 100,000 racing tires annually for the Cup Series, Xfinity Series, and Craftsman Truck Series alone. Because NASCAR tires are subjected to extreme speeds, heavy loads, and intense heat, their usable lifespan is relatively short. A single tire may only last around 100 miles under racing conditions, with some sets experiencing wear equivalent to tens of thousands of miles during a single race.