flat track

Unbanked racing surface

A flat track is a level racing surface without banked curves, used especially for horse racing and roller derby.

In horse racing, flat track distinguishes conventional oval courses from steeplechase or harness racing.

In roller derby, the flat track format—as opposed to banked track—became standard for the sport's revival: flat track roller derby.

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racing · skates · skating rink · time trial · straightaway · tight turns · infield · lap · sprint · pack · jammer · wheels · smooth · asphalt · concrete · curve · rail · inside lane

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Opposites
track banking/geometry

flat trackbanked track

Inclined racing surface

velodrome · superspeedway · banked curve · banked turn · banking

track surface elevation/terrain

flat trackhill climb

Rising traverse or optimization method

cross-country course · motocross track · obstacle course

competitive difficulty (racing slang)

flat trackgraveyard

Plot for interring the dead

speed trap · leveler

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