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 c ...
located in
Tachikawa, Tokyo
file:Autumn colors in Showa memorial park.jpg, 250px, Showa Memorial Park
is a Cities of Japan, city located in the western portion of Tokyo Metropolis, Japan. , the city had an estimated population of 184,383 in 93,428 households, and a populat ...
that conducts
pari-mutuel
Parimutuel betting or pool betting is a betting system in which all bets of a particular type are placed together in a pool; taxes and the "house-take" or "vigorish" are deducted, and payoff odds are calculated by sharing the pool among all winnin ...
Keirin
– literally "racing cycle" – is a form of motor-paced cycle racing in which track cyclists sprint for victory following a speed-controlled start behind a motorized or non-motorized pacer. It was developed in Japan around 1948 for gamblin ...
racing - one of
Japan's four authorized where
gambling is permitted. Its Keirin identification number for betting purposes is 28# (28 sharp).
Tachikawa's oval is 400 meters in circumference. A typical keirin race of 2,025 meters consists of five laps around the course.
The Tokyo-based Tachikawa is one of professional keirin racing's major velodromes, often hosting its biggest race, the Keirin Grand Prix.
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 structures ...
References
External links
Tachikawa Keirin Home Page (Japanese)keirin.jp Tachikawa Information (Japanese)
Velodromes in Japan
Cycle racing in Japan
Sports venues in Tokyo
Tachikawa, Tokyo
{{Japan-sports-venue-stub