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In the United States the home straight in athletics, and also the straight part of a motor racing track, is sometimes referred to as a
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in which the competitors travel in a straight line for any significant time, as opposed to a bend or curve. The term is used in
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and finish line are often located on the longest straight on the circuit. Notable exceptions are the 6 km
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In athletics, a typical 400 m track features two straights and two bends. The final straight before the
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at Le Mans, which is at the opposite side of the circuit; and at the
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This article is about the element of a track. For other uses, see
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