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Question: What is the name of a racing event?

Answer: Ultrarunning is a sport that has been growing in popularity in recent years. It describes a course that is longer than a marathon—longer than 26.2 miles (42 kilometers), that is.

Question: What is the inner edge of an auto-racing track called?

Answer: The apron is the inner edge of an auto-racing track. It is usually oval in shape.

Question: How long is the route of the Tour de France in kilometers?

Answer: The most difficult and most famous bicycle race in the world, the Tour de France’s routes extend about 2,237 miles (3,600 kilometers).

Question: What country saw the start of the 2010 Tour de France?

Answer: The Netherlands was the starting country for the 2010 Tour de France bicycle race.

Question: In automobile racing, what color is the flag used to warn drivers to slow down?

Answer: In automobile racing, a yellow flag warns of possible danger and orders drivers to slow down.

Question: In track, what is the last leg of a relay called?

Answer: The anchor leg is the last leg of a relay race. It is usually run by the fastest person on the team.

Question: What automobile race is held annually in Indianapolis?

Answer: The Indy 500 is an automobile race that runs for 500 miles (800 kilometers). It is held in Indianapolis, Indiana.

Question: Which of these accompanies a winning racehorse?

Answer: A lead pony escorts a winning racehorse as it circles the track in its victory parade.