banked track
Angled racing loop
A banked track is a racing surface with curves tilted inward, angled so the outer edge sits higher than the inner edge.
The banking helps vehicles or runners maintain speed through turns by counteracting centrifugal force: NASCAR tracks are heavily banked, The velodrome's banked track allows cyclists to corner at high speeds.
Indoor short tracks for speed skating and cycling typically feature steeper banking than outdoor facilities.
- velodromeBanked oval cycling arena
- cyclingRiding on two wheels
- ovalElongated rounded shape
- curveSmooth, angleless line
- inclineAngled rising surface
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- racingrace, racing, racetrack, lap, accelerate
- NASCARstock car, race car, pit stop, pit crew, checkered flag
- track termsrunning lanes, lanes, lane markings, straightaways, curves
- Roller Derbyjammer, blocker, jam, bout, pack
- running eventsmarathon, half marathon, road race, trail race, fun run