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Note the opinions on whether Daytona should be resurfaced, from USA Today:

" On the surface, drivers oppose Daytona repaving "
By Nate Ryan, USA TODAY:

" DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — The pothole that nearly derailed NASCAR's marquee race has been filled, but Daytona International Speedway still faces a quandary in fixing the surface of stock car racing's most storied track.
Would repaving the 2.5-mile oval create a new void in the Daytona 500?

A week-long evaluation by track engineers began Monday on the weathered and abrasive asphalt, which hasn't been resurfaced since 1978. But applying a fresh coat of asphalt isn't a sure thing despite the 52nd running of the "Great American Race" being delayed twice for more than two hours of repairs.

"They're going to spend a lot of time (on) an assessment," NASCAR spokesman Ramsey Poston said.

The cure might be more complicated than it seems. Two-time Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart said last week that he "would hate to see them repave because drivers (play) a huge part."

That's because a rough track is more difficult to navigate, putting a priority on a car's handling and a driver's talent.

Talladega Superspeedway was repaved five years ago, and its glass-smooth surface produced a single-file race last year that was excoriated by drivers and fans.

Greg Biffle, who finished third Sunday, said repaving Daytona would be unfortunate "because the grip level is perfect. You can't go (at full throttle) like Talladega and stay in line."

Daytona began mulling a 2011 repaving last year. Track President Robin Braig, though, was leaning against it Sunday after a race with a record 21 leaders (including winner Jamie McMurray, who passed Biffle with a lap left). "