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Tires blistering at Michigan

Updated: June 15, 2012, 9:55 PM ET
By David Newton | ESPN.com

BROOKLYN, Mich. -- NASCAR and Goodyear officials are switching the left-side tires and calling a special 6 p.m. Saturday practice due to concerns with tire blistering created by the higher-than-expected speeds on the newly repaved Michigan International Speedway. However, drivers will still qualify with the tires they've been using.

"With the new repave here at Michigan, coupled with the high temperatures we're seeing this weekend, we feel this change will help us put on the best race ...

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