How did the new spoiler rule and the new generation Goodyear tire change how you race the track?
“I think the big difference was the tire wear. We wore out every set of tires we had in just a day and a half. The spoiler rule wasn’t a big deal. I think when you get in a pack, the spoiler issue might come up or when the tires are worn out. Goodyear gave us exactly what we wanted. The drivers have the control again, so its not a tire problem. It is what it is. “This year’s race is going to be tire conservation. I think we will have to approach it almost like Darlington or Rockingham. Now all that could change once we start practicing and more rubber gets put down, but from the test, you have to finesse the car around the track to save the tires. You never had to do that in the past.” You have a great streak going of seven straight top-10s at LVMS. In fact, you have never finished outside the top-10. What makes you so successful at this track? “I just enjoy racing here. The track is nice and wide so you can race wherever you want. I think the fact that I have raced here in all three m
