what does closed course mean racing

That would be a short course or closed course where racer just keep racing around a set lay out course. For a long course, could be racing within a city course or rally where start at one point and end at another point. For RC I think is just the size of the course.

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What is short course racing?

Short Course or CORR is more "Grass Roots" racing here in America. It's not mainstream like Nascar (Stock Car) and Indycar for example. I'm still confused. So, they don't run on rc tracks? When you say closed tracks in football stadiums - running tracks? Are they all 1/10 scale? Thanks. I'm still confused. So, they don't run on rc tracks?

How do you define a long course?

That would be a short course or closed course where racer just keep racing around a set lay out course. For a long course, could be racing within a city course or rally where start at one point and end at another point. For RC I think is just the size of the course.

How competitive is Nitro short course racing?

In fact, this class is so competitive that there has never been a repeat World Champion in the history of RC! The nitro short course truck is a new category in the RC arena. Becoming popular only a few months ago, anyone entering this class can enjoy closed-wheel off road racing and the long run times of nitro.

What is a Class 2 race in horse racing?

Mainly, but not exclusively, run as handicap races, ergo where the horse with the highest rating carries the most weight and so on and are categorised like this: Class 2 – races for those with handicap ratings of 86-100, 91-105 and 96-110.

History

Short course off-road racing became popular during the 1970s, when Mickey Thompson founded the SCORE series. He shortened long course desert racing, condensing it to a short course for easier spectator viewing and to allow competitors much easier access to the pits for mechanical problems.

Concept

There are two forms of short course off-road racing. One form involves the race vehicles on an outdoor dirt road course. The short course off-road racing world championships are held at Crandon International Off-Road Raceway. TORC: The Off-Road Championship and Lucas Oil Off Road Racing Series are examples of a short-course off road racing series.

What does it mean when a jockey has (7), (5), or (3) after his name?

In a racecard, if a jockey has (7), (5), or (3) after their name, they are an apprentice and they take off that amount in pounds off a horse’s overall weight .

What happens if you bet on a non-runner?

If there is an important non-runner after you place your bet, your bet will be subject to a Rule 4 and not receive as much money back as you’d expect to if you win. The shorter the price of that non-runner, the more affected you will be. This is because the race has changed since you took your price.

How many flat horses are there in training?

To give an idea of how different our race horses are; there are many flat horses in training rated as low as around 45. Frankel, the highest rated horse of all time on the flat was rated at 140.

What is a Group 2 horse?

Group 2 – major international races of a slightly lower grade than Group 1. Group 3 – important domestic races. Listed Race – high quality races, important for horses to win at this level or above to increase their stud value.

What are the five British Classics?

These are also known as ‘Pattern Races’ and consist individually of: Group 1 – races of major international importance and included in these are the five British Classics; the 1000 Guineas, the 2000 Guineas, the Oaks, the Derby and the St. Leger. Group 2 – major international races of a slightly lower grade than Group 1.