Motorsport.com has confirmed that the VHT resin, known as PJ1 TrackBite, which has been used recently at Bristol, has been applied to the high racing groove in the corners at CMS.

The resin was first applied on Monday and since then the track has been utilizing a tire-dragging machine, called the Tire Dragon, to cover the same area.

The addition of the VHT resin to enhance grip has been added with the hope it would entice drivers to utilize the high racing groove in the corners, something that did not materialize to any extent in last weekend’s Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race at the track.

As it did before the VHT was used at Bristol, NASCAR officials consulted with several drivers about utilizing it for this weekend’s Xfinity and Cup series races at Charlotte.

NASCAR officials will continue to monitor the tire wear and VHT use throughout the weekend.

CMS officials said its track operation team is working closely with NASCAR competition on the issue.

"We talked through this opportunity with the track, teams, drivers and Goodyear," said Scott Miller, NASCAR senior vice president of competition. "There was agreement that this process would enhance the racing we see at Charlotte Motor Speedway, and ultimately would make for an exciting Coca-Cola 600."