Overview
- Dale Earnhardt Jr. completed a test at Nashville Fairgrounds this week ahead of the April 11 zMAX CARS Tour event, his first laps there since 1999.
- He reported a fast surface with weepers and a notable bump off Turn 2, issues he said were manageable for race preparations.
- Teams trialed mufflers to comply with the city’s noise ordinance as part of pre-race testing.
- Earnhardt Jr. relayed that Marcus Smith is pursuing a sophisticated sound barrier for the venue, a plan that needs local-government sign-off.
- The Hall of Famer’s post pledging a CARS Tour return to Greenville-Pickens if the track survives drew public backing, including support from South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson.