William Byron Unsure of NASCAR’s Bristol Decision as He Dissects Challenging Concrete Conditions

Bristol Motor Speedway, also called the Last Great Colosseum and known for its high-banked concrete oval track, has always been a testing venue for NASCAR drivers. However, this season, it has become more challenging with the introduction of resin on its track. This affected the grip of the race cars as the practice race progressed. So, naturally, drivers expressed their views as some of them spoke about their experiences during the race. Among them were Chris Buescher, William Byron, and John Hunter Nemechek. Unlike most other drivers who seemed dissatisfied with the change, Byron expressed his doubts by blaming it all on the new configuration of the track.

William Byron reveals the new challenge

In an interview with FOX, William Byron opened up about his views on the new change in the track at the Bristol Motor Speedway. And, it’s safe to say that he didn’t seem too confident. “Kind of depends on when you’re out there making laps. I mean, if you have cycles on your tires and tires are hot or dirty, it seems like really sensitive to that. So, I don’t know how much of that is the track or the car. But yeah, it’s different for sure. It’s a new challenge,” the driver shared.

Although William Byron found it challenging to have a tight grip throughout the race on Saturday, he seemingly enjoyed the race. While most other drivers lost control over their cars, the Hendrick Motorsports driver did not experience the same fate. He continued to drive the fastest in the lone practice followed by the qualifying race. Byron is, for sure, eyeing a promising result at the track.

However, not just Byron but many other drivers shared their views about the new changes.

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What other drivers had to say about the resin track in Bristol Motor Speedway

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Besides William Byron, Chris Buescher, and John Hunter Nemechek too expressed their take on the matter too. Ans as per the RFK Racing driver, he did not expect the experience to go as bad as it did for him during the race at the venue. He said he believes, that the racing on the track of the Bristol won’t be a smooth process for as long as the resin keeps wearing off so early into the race. Revealing how he aims to navigate his way through the resin and the complaints it wearing out so soon, the driver said, “I don’t know what to do about [that] now. I don’t think you can change anything to make it react any differently”

John Hunter Nemechek, however, had a different approach to the situation. Although not sure if it’s the resin that is coming off the track, he shared that the tires are wearing out as well. The driver revealed how it’s not just the track’s fault but drivers also need to know how to navigate their way through it. “I think the inconsistency is not necessarily in the racetrack. I think it’s more just how you’re driving, attacking the corner and your car set,” Nemechek added.

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What do you think of these opinions? Do you agree?