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The two basic features of a track and field stadium are the outer oval-shaped running track and an area of turf within this track—the field. In earlier competitions, track lengths varied: the Panathinaiko Stadium measured 333.33 metres at the 1896 Summer Olympics , while at the 1904 Olympics the distance was a third of a mile (536.45 m) at ...
An all-weather running track is a rubberized, artificial running surface for track and field athletics. It provides a consistent surface for competitors to test their athletic ability unencumbered by adverse weather conditions.
Oval track racing is a form of motorsport that is contested on an oval-shaped race track. An oval track differs from a road course in that the layout resembles an oval with turns in only one direction, and the direction of traffic is almost universally counter-clockwise. Oval tracks are dedicated motorsport circuits, used predominantly in the ...
The measurement of uniformity is done using a predefined length of string line (normally the same length used in horizontal alignment) along the track. If the midpoint of the measurement has higher elevation, it is called hump deviation. On the other hand, if the midpoint has lower elevation, it is called dip deviation. [9]
Darlington Raceway in its current form is measured at 1.366 miles (2.198 km), with 25° of banking in the track's first two turns, 22° of banking in the track's last two turns, and 6° of banking on the track's straights. [1] The track is known for its asymmetrical layout, with the first two turns having a wider radius than the last two turns. [2]
Backstretch refers to either: (1) the portion of an oval racetrack on the far side of the grandstand, parallel to the homestretch, or, (2) particularly in North America, the area near the racetrack where horses are stabled and the daily work of maintaining the horses occurs. In many racetracks, the stabling area is located next to the far side ...
Different measurements of length have been used; IndyCar has utilized a length of 1.52 miles (2.45 km) for its races. [2] Within the track's infield, there is an infield road course that is connected to the main oval track to create a "roval".
As its name suggest, the main facility of the Baguio Athletic Bowl is its track and field or athletics oval complemented by a grandstand structure with 1,100 seating capacity. [15] The Baguio Tennis Club manages four tennis courts inside the sports complex. The Athletic Bowl also hosts a swimming pool. [16]