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Dale Earnhardt Jr. warns against Iowa Speedway complete repave

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 9:11 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Dale Earnhardt Jr. warns against Iowa Speedway complete repave

Summary

Dale Earnhardt Jr. expressed concerns about the impending full repaving of the Iowa Speedway ahead of next year's Cup Series race scheduled for July 4th weekend. He believes that complete repaving would negatively impact the quality of racing, suggesting that only the worn areas of the track should be resurfaced. Earnhardt pointed out potential benefits from a partial repave, referencing successful experiences at tracks like Pocono Raceway, which utilized grip strips to enhance competition. NASCAR has confirmed Iowa Speedway will be the first track repaved since Sonoma Raceway prior to the 2024 season. After a few years of aging, Earnhardt expects the track's racing quality to improve.

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By the Numbers

•Dale Earnhardt Jr. warns against full repaving of Iowa Speedway.
•Next Cup Series race at Iowa is on July 4th weekend.
•Partial repave suggested to enhance racing experience.
•Iowa is first track to be repaved since Sonoma in 2024.
•Earnhardt expects racing quality to improve with aging surface.

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9:11 PMYahoo Sports — NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds The Alarm on Iowa Repave

What they're saying

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. warned NASCAR about the risks of repaving the Iowa Speedway. The retired NASCAR Hall of Famer believes a complete repave of the short track would be a detriment to the racing product in the coming years.Prior to this past weekend’s Cup Series race, the Iowa Speedway announced it would undergo the repave […] The post NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt Jr. Sounds The Alarm on Iowa Repave appeared first on HEAVY.
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