NASCAR could see its first oval race with rain tires this year

During a briefing with reporters at its research and development center in Concord, N.C., NASCAR officials said they have approved the use of a wet weather tire for “limited use” on several oval tracks across all three national series – Cup, Xfinity and Trucks.
The tires – different from those used at the series’ road courses – will be available at the following tracks: Los Angeles …Keep reading