A lot
Usually there is up to 8 lanes
Just one track, few different events on it.
There was almost 3,00 miles of railroad tracks in 1840.
Its an aesthetic reason. Most tracks are red because older tracks (before man-made surfaces) were red cinders.
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A compound word for train tracks would be railroad or railroad tracks.
Yes, high school tracks can be used for running and training purposes. They provide a designated space for athletes to practice sprints, distance running, and other track and field activities.
banked turns
Running tracks are oviod, not circular.
There was almost 3,00 miles of railroad tracks in 1840.
In my opinion, it is not if you are running anything more than a 55m dash. Since there are so many turns, you most likely won't get as good times as on a 400m track.
It depends on the track they are running on. On some Nascar tracks they may reach 200 mph.