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Originally Posted by Avon Open Wheel fan
I always wondered if Bloomington was a true 1/4 mile it does look small. its a great track for sprints and midgets but I would imagine its a little too narrow for stock cars.
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A lot of tracks look less than a true quarter mile to me. I never measured any so it's all perception.
A lot running tracks at high school and universities are 400 meters these days or 437.4 yards. A quarter mile is 440 yards. Back in the old days there used to be a track event that was the 440 yard dash which was one lap. When I set in the stands at some "quarter mile" auto race tracks the track doesnt appear to be as large as running tracks and big enough to hold a football field in the middle. But that is just my perception.
Would be interesting if tracks were measured around the inside with a measuring wheel and know what they actually are.
We all enjoy the races regardless of size and differences but would still be fun to know the length.