Re-paving Daytona

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It was mentioned a couple of times during the BUSCH series qualifing. They said it was last repaved in 1978! Comments about how the surface is just flat worn out and how the bumps send the cars up the track.
Haven't been able to find any other info as to when.

 

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Dale Jr. - “Maybe we’ll get this (Daytona) thing paved before I retire”
Earnhardt said Wednesday that NASCAR’s most storied track, which hasn’t been repaved since August 1978, is long overdue for a new surface.

“The track is old,” Earnhardt said. “It’s a terrible time to ask anyone to pave a race track, but if anyone needs it, it’s probably Daytona.”

DIS president Robin Braig said the track has a US$20-million repaving project planned for 2012. Braig said it has not been decided exactly when the track would be resurfaced - either after the season-opening Daytona 500 or after the July race - and added that information from NASCAR and tire manufacturer Goodyear could alter the plan.