Tire Wars: NASCAR's Asphalt Battlefield

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Beginning in 1988, Goodyear and Hoosier competed to be NASCAR's fastest tire manufacturer. The competition between brands brought higher speeds but also higher dangers. Both companies were guilty of bringing unreliable tires to races and putting competitors in danger. Driver injuries skyrocketed and teams lost confidence in their tires.

Tire Wars is the dramatic story of tire development, tragedy, and competition which ended with Hoosier's withdrawal at the end of 1994. This documentary recaps the battle between brands, a dramatic but overlooked aspect of NASCAR's modern era.

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Footage Owned By:
NASCAR
ESPN- Speedweek, Motorweek Illustrated
TNN- Inside Winston Cup Racing
TBS
CBS
WFMY-TV - Pit Road Preview

Photo Credits:
Smyle Media
- Don Hunter
- Sam Sharpe/thesharpimage.com

Broadcasters Appearing in Archival Footage
-Roger Ward -Benny Phillips
-Chris Economaki -Mike Joy
-Larry Nuber -John Kernan
-Jerry Punch -Dick Berggren
-Ken Squier -Randy Pemberton
-Dave Despain -Pat Patterson
-Bob Varsha -Benny Parsons
-Bob Jenkins -Mike Hogewood
-Ned Jarrett

Appearing in Archival Interviews:
-Davey Allison -Darrell Waltrip
-Bob Newton -Bill Elliott
-Leo Mehl -Chip Williams
-Neil Bonnett -Wayne Torrance
-Lake Speed -Ray Hill
-Geoff Bodine -Dave Marcis
-Benny Parsons -Dale Earnhardt

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