The focus of the splitting-the-atom story should be on the discovery of nuclear fission and its impact on world affairs. It is important not to overlook the science in this episode when considering the ethical and national-security considerations associated with fission and fusion.
Goodyear is proud and excited to introduce the Endurance, the only radial special trailer tire built in the United States, Ryan Patterson, president of Goodyear's North American consumer tire business, said in a release.
The number of sets allowed per each team varies based upon the type of track and the length of the race. Each tire costs $449 each, and teams spend an average of $20,000 on tires for a single race. Tires lasts about 100 miles on a NASCAR track. They are 11.5 inches wide with a weight of 24 pounds each. Goodyear manufactures 18 different tires for NASCAR teams over an entire season.