back straight
No slouching posture
The back straight is the section of a racetrack opposite the main straight where spectators and the finish line are located.
In oval tracks, it's the far side from the grandstand: She made her move on the back straight.
Also called the backstretch.
The term applies to running tracks, horse racing, and motor circuits alike.
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