Bristol Groovy Gauge Presented by Lectric eBikes

Ty Gibbs gets his first career win, but the bigger question is how Bristol actually raced with so many unknowns in play. A new tire, a new package, and a track that’s been all over the place in recent years created a lot of uncertainty. Here’s how it scored on the Groovy Gauge, powered by Lectric eBikes.

Groovy Gauge Score: 70%

• Eric believes the tire wear struck a good balance, not overly extreme, but enough to create meaningful falloff and allow drivers to move forward or fade on longer runs
• Eric thinks the higher horsepower and lower downforce package made a clear impact, forcing drivers to manage throttle and leading to more visible mistakes and car control moments
• He notes that despite Kyle Larson leading hundreds of laps, he wasn’t really dominant, with multiple drivers closing in and putting themselves in position to win
• Eric points out the final stretch as the difference maker, with the last 50 laps bringing strategy, cautions, and a tense fight that elevated the overall race

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