Definition of racetrack
: a usually oval course for racing
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Many fans took refuge under the grandstands of the racetrack.
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Historical racing helped save the Oaklawn racetrack in Arkansas.
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Historical racing helped save the Oaklawn racetrack in Arkansas.
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One of the town’s hamlets, Lime Rock, is famous for its auto racetrack, Lime Rock Park.
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Hallandale Beach, along with its beautiful shoreline, is home to two racetrack-casino complexes: Gulfstream Park [horse racing] and Mardi Gras Casino (greyhound racing).
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This will be the seventh year the Del Mar Summer Concert Series takes place at the standing-room-only Seaside Stage, located near the west end of the racetrack's Grandstand.
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Two bills in the House and one in the Senate attempt to resolve that issue, but each faces hurdles as the legislation touches many powerful lobbying interests, from casino operators to horse racetrack owners.
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The money paid to the organizers of the U.S. Grand Prix is understood to cover the sanctioning fee the Circuit of Americas racetrack pays to F1.
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Circa 1835
First Known Use of racetrack
circa 1835
RACETRACK Defined for English Language Learners
racetrack
playDefinition of racetrack for English Language Learners
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: a track or course that is used for racing; especially : a track that is used for horse racing
RACETRACK Defined for Kids
racetrack
playDefinition of racetrack for Students
: a usually oval course on which races are run
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