Glossary / General

road course

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Too Afraid to Ask

A road course is a racetrack with turns in both directions, unlike oval tracks. They can be different lengths and have many twists and turns.

Technical Definition

A road course is a type of racetrack that features both left and right turns, as opposed to an oval track. Road courses can vary in length and complexity, often including a variety of turns and elevation changes.

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