Road racing can be a term involving road running, road bicycle races, or automobile races. As contemplated in this article, the term will be treated as it relates to motorsport, specifically, automobile racing and motorcycle racing.

Types of road courses

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Road racing can be of two types. True road races are run over what are, in fact, public roads that have been temporarily closed off to the public for the purpose of conducting a race. Notable examples of this include the Monaco Grand Prix which is conducted on the city streets of the small principality, the Mille Miglia, the Targa Florio,and the Isle of Man Tourist Trophy, probably the most famous motorcycle race of its type.

Alternatively, road races can be conducted on purpose-built race tracks that, due to their irregular shapes and many turns and curves, resemble true road courses. Due to safety and insurance concerns, this style of racing has largely supplanted true road racing, particularly in Europe. In the USA, road racing is also occasionally conducted using the infield and oval portions of tracks, such as the 24 Hours of Daytona. Road Racing has been featured in many video games.

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@91982 you mentioned "cycling". . . I follow UCI road racing (like the Tour de France). . . might be my fav sport. . .
breibird (Brianne Bird) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:43:08 -0000
@91982 you mentioned "cycling". . . I follow UCI road racing (like the Tour de France). . . might be my fav sport. . .
Bewley back for the road cycling champs: Olympic bronze medallist Sam Bewley is back for this weekend's racing .. http://bit.ly/8oc0DN
Michael4mickie (Michael Mclaughlin) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:18:10 -0000
Bewley back for the road cycling champs: Olympic bronze medallist Sam Bewley is back for this weekend's racing .. http://bit.ly/8oc0DN
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Livingstrong (Dr Martha Castro MD) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 07:02:03 -0000
Bewley back for the road cycling champs|Olympic bronze medallist Sam Bewley is back for this weekend's racing at .. http://oohja.com/x4vkv
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leonepret (Leone) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 05:40:08 -0000
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RT @Bill312 unfamiliar road -- / racing the sunset / home | #haiku #senryu
haikubee (Brendan Slater) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:54:37 -0000
RT @Bill312 unfamiliar road -- / racing the sunset / home | #haiku #senryu
@roadUKrunner Unless u r racing to win or place any bike will do. Of course a road bike is preferred but even mountain bike w/ road tires OK
totalfitnessnow (Ronald Cole) Fri, 08 Jan 2010 03:35:50 -0000
@roadUKrunner Unless u r racing to win or place any bike will do. Of course a road bike is preferred but even mountain bike w/ road tires OK

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