It is hard to see the unevenness of this track in a flat photograph. This shows it the best with bubbles (where the old surface is coming up), surface differences (where the new repairs are higher and of a different texture than the original surface that still is the majority) and seams (where the cuts between various vintages are coming up). |
In the first turn is this abomination. A large section is torn out to the sub-surface (asphalt) with a thin layer of similar matching colored paint stuck to the asphalt. Note this location with tire tracks melted into the surface (a repeating theme here). |
Here are the backstretch and homestretch, pocked by the same kind of repairs. The tire tracks are also a factor on the home stretch. |
Here are some more low angles to try to show the unevenness and inconsistency of the surface. |
This is a good example of one of the repair seams not holding and causing an even more dangerous situation. |
The problems and repairs continue all the way down the long chute. |
Here are several of the tire tracks, melted particularly into lane 5. I have heard car shows being accused of causing this, but also the construction vehicles from the original replanting of a grass field caused this. |
Here is the common finish, complete with holes and bubbles right at the finish. |
They covered the Steeplechase pit, most likely to save on liability problems. The hole in the wood cover looks like a liability suit just waiting to happen. |
Here are the seams between the original mondo carpets. Most of these seams are hidden in the lane lines but here this seam is the ONLY marker that defined the curve of the track--no painted line and no curb. |
Near the start lines, lots of repairs. Also visible are grass residue (amazing considering there is so little grass inside the stadium now that the fake grass has been installed (and the grass that exists doesn't look maintained). |
This damage to the runway is the result of the field construction. And you can see the quality of repair they performed after tearing the end off--none. |
Here's another attempt to show more of the bubbles and cuts on the backstretch. |
It is apparent there once was a curb, the drilled holes still exist. Also in this shot are tractor marks left from other construction machinery. |