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Due to supply and labor issues there was a big concern entering the Knoxville Nationals. It has been an issue all year in the sport of racing according to Knoxville Raceway Director John McCoy.

The issue was a tire shortage nationwide. The race teams at the Nationals will be limited to one tire per night. McCoy said there is room for an emergency tire if needed but it will be supervised.

According to McCoy some tracks around the country have called off races this year because of the lack of enough tires for the competitors. With over 100 contestants entered for the Nationals the tire issue has been closely monitored.