Track racing is a form of motorcycle racing where teams or individuals race opponents around an oval track. There are differing variants, with each variant racing on a different surface type.
Flattrack racing looks similar to Speedway racing but is in no way related. Flat track motorcycles can be either 2 or 4 stroke in amateur competition. 4 strokes dominate pro competition and depending on the venue, can be single or multi-cylinder. Flat track bikes have front and rear suspension, and rear brakes. The brakes are what make it completely distinct from speedway, as the brakes allow for a different cornering technique. Successful riders will often move to road racing, which is considerably more lucrative. Many top American riders in Grand Prix motorcycle racing got their start as flat track racers.
Track characteristics
- Speedway - a track with a top surface in granite, shale, brick granules or similar unbound material rolled in on the base ground
- Long track - sand, shale or similar unbound material rolled in on the base ground
- Grass track - firm, level turf with minor undulations
- Ice Racing - ice with a minimum thickness of 10 cm
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