race circuit

Closed competition course

A race circuit is a closed course designed for competitive racing, typically for automobiles or motorcycles.

The track forms a loop, returning to its starting point: The Monaco Grand Prix runs on a famous street circuit.

Circuit emphasizes the complete lap rather than just the track surface, which is why drivers speak of completing circuits during a race.

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checkered flag · asphalt · hairpin · chicane · grandstand · podium · pole position · green flag · straightaway · oval · Formula One · NASCAR · starting grid · grid · tarmac · banked turn · track limits · apex

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track configuration

race circuitdrag strip

Straight track for acceleration races

quarter mile · dragstrip · hillclimb · hill climb · street course

racing venue type

race circuitstreet course

Race on closed roads

public road · open terrain

venue purpose

race circuitpublic road

Common travel route

highway · parking lot · city street · commuter route

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