Facing an unrelenting drought, the dirt oval became asphalt and the first race on the new surface was held on Labor Day of the same year with a 200-lap feature. Racing continued through the end of the season in November.
Due to an enduring lack of rainfall, the dirt oval was converted to asphalt, hosting its first race on Labor Day of the same year with a 200-lap event. The racing competition persisted through the conclusion of the season in November.