bobsled track

Frozen racing channel

A bobsled track is a specially constructed chute of ice-covered concrete or steel designed for bobsled racing.

The track features banked curves, straightaways, and a steep initial descent that allows sleds to reach high speeds.

Major tracks are engineered for Olympic and World Cup competition: The bobsled track at Lake Placid has hosted two Winter Olympics.

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G