Dover International Speedway became Nascar's first concrete paved track in 1995.
It was built as a political favor by William H.G. France to Alabama Governor George Wallace and as a speedway to both expand the empire of International Speedway Corporation and also to serve as an alternate to Daytona Int'l Speedway, which at the time was becoming a source of controversy in Daytona Beach because of tax deals made to the speedway when it was built that some local politicians in Daytona wanted to change - France Sr. wanted a speedway to hold races in case he felt the need to close down Daytona.
black absorbs heat better than lighter colors, an example is if you go outside barefoot on a summer day, stand on concrete and than walk over to blacktop( or asphalt), and you will feel a temperature change. the asphalt is a darker color, so more heat from the sun is absorbed.
Yes, you can paint concrete surfaces to change their appearance.
The replacement of large land areas with concrete and asphalt leads to increased urban heat and reduced biodiversity, as natural habitats are destroyed. This transformation impairs natural water drainage, contributing to urban flooding and increased stormwater runoff, which can pollute waterways. Additionally, it disrupts soil health and decreases the land's ability to absorb carbon, exacerbating climate change. Overall, these changes negatively impact local ecosystems and contribute to environmental degradation.
Yes, concrete can be painted to change its appearance. Painting concrete is a common way to add color and style to surfaces such as floors, walls, and outdoor structures.
True. Breaking up concrete is a physical change because it alters the size and shape of the material without changing its chemical composition. The concrete remains concrete, just in smaller pieces.
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A heat island effect is usually found in the form of urban conurbations. Human activities, particularly the replacement of natural terrain by materials such as concrete and asphalt change the thermal absorption of the "island". It is, therefore, much warmer than its immediate surroundings.
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Dirt racing is more forgiving. i have asked many racers over the year and most agree that a driver has to be more percise on asphalt but the car has alot to do with it. Asphalt is more about consistancy. Dirt is more about the driver. On dirt the surface is always changing so the driver has to change his or her style.
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