Kentucky Begins Preparations For 2017 NASCAR Events

In October 2016, Kentucky Speedway announced that they would be adding an additional layer of asphalt to their racing surface. This move was made after the previous repave, which happened before their July events, because the asphalt did not meet construction specifications.

“When our team examined the race track, portions of the paving performed earlier this year did not meet the construction specifications,” said General Manager of Kentucky Speedway Mark Simendinger. “These deficiencies had no impact on this year’s racing and would affect only the long term viability of the surface if left uncorrected. In order to remedy these issues, an additional surface course of asphalt will be applied. The track will cure over the winter and be fully in use in the spring.” 

With repaves, the surface takes a couple years to provide a higher quality of racing. However, Kentucky Speedway took the measures to help facilitate the aging of the surface as well as creating a groove.

After a brief stint at Texas Motor Speedway during its NASCAR weekends, the tire dragon made its voyage back to the grounds of Kentucky Speedway to begin preparing its surface.

The Kentucky Tire Dragon is already in full affect just over two months before the July 7-9 events at Kentucky Speedway.

The speedway released a video via Twitter to help showcase the work that is underway.

 

 

In just 71 days, Kentucky Speedway will host the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR Xfinity Series, and NASCAR Camping World Truck Series to kick off the second half of the season. Fans can purchase tickets by going to kentuckyspeedway.com/tickets or by calling (859)-578-2300.

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