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is a velodrome
A velodrome is an arena for track cycling. Modern velodromes feature steeply banked oval tracks, consisting of two 180-degree circular bends connected by two straights. The straights transition to the circular turn through a moderate easement ...
located in ÅŒmiya-ku, Saitama
is one of ten Wards of Japan, wards of the Saitama, Saitama, Saitama City, in Saitama Prefecture, Japan, and is located in the northeastern part of the city. , the ward had an estimated population of 119,298 and a population density of 9,300 perso ...
that conducts pari-mutuel
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Keirin
– "racing track" – is a form of Motor-paced racing, motor-paced cycle racing in which track cycling, track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorized or non-motorized pacer. It was developed in Japan ...
racing - one of Japan
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's four authorized where gambling is permitted. Its Keirin identification number for betting purposes is 25# (25 sharp).
ÅŒmiya's oval is 500 meters in circumference. A typical keirin race of 2,025 meters consists of four laps around the course.
Inside the keirin oval is a 400-meter running track
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. Historically, v ...
used for track and field athletics
Track and field (or athletics in British English) is a sport that includes Competition#Sports, athletic contests based on running, jumping, and throwing skills. The name used in North America is derived from where the sport takes place, a ru ...
events which hosted the 1962 National Athletics Championships.
See also
*List of cycling tracks and velodromes
This is a list of cycling tracks and velodromes for track cycling worldwide.
Velodromes currently in use
Indoor: all the structures are closed inside
Outdoor: the velodrome is uncovered and in open air.
Outdoor, fully covered: all the structure ...
References
External links
ÅŒmiya Keirin Home Page (Japanese)
Athletics (track and field) venues in Japan Velodromes in Japan Cycle racing in Japan Sports venues in Saitama (city) {{Japan-sports-venue-stub