The Kobalt Tools 500 on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway was won by Kyle Busch. The biggest story line there was that he did it in a Toyota. This was the first NASCAR race ever won by a Toyota. In fact, Toyota finished first and second in the race.
But that is not the only news from Atlanta. Tires became the rage among drivers all weekend long…I congratulate Toyota for their victory, but I believe that their victory got overshadowed by the fact that you had two of the most prominent racers complaining about the tire situations. Both Tony Stewart and Dale Earnhart, Jr. said that they would not run this race again, no matter what amount of money was thrown their way. The tire wars from the past, Hoosier vs. Goodyear has not played a part in the sport for a number of years, but I believe eventually someone will get their foot in the door. I don’t know if it will be Hoosier or Firestone, but I really feel someone will make their way back in.
Aaron Hanks
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