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Ryan Newman won Phoenix thanks to guessing that taking two tires was the right call.
The wrong call on that final pit stop was to take four tires, which is what Kyle Busch did.
But was Newman right? Obviously, it won him the race.
Yet afterward, some were left to wonder: Why didn’t anyone try to stay out on old tires and gamble?
Even Newman was puzzled that no one attempted to steal a victory with pit strategy.
“Four tires, two tires, no tires,” he said. "I’m surprised that there wasn’t a guy that went out there with no tires just to see. There was 24 cars in the lead lap, it’s like, ‘Why wouldn’t you?’
“Some guys just don’t take that risk, and I was glad that they didn’t tonight.”
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My thoughts exactly. I thought Kyle Busch might stay out, since he’s a great blocker, or someone like Robby Gordon or Scott Speed. Even if you get swallowed up, you still have a chance of finishing better than you were.
by Troy J. on Apr 11, 2010 9:53 AM EDT reply actions
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