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Old 06-17-2007, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by BillW
Picture a circle split into 2 semi-circles. Now, separate the 2 semi-circles by a distance of 2 furlongs and connect them by straight lines, which is the approximate configuration of a race track. The equation holds in either case and the straight segment does not add anything (a 2 furlong straight segment is 2 furlongs no matter where it is relative to the hedge). As ArlJim78 mentions, the equation is 3.14159 (Pi) times the "rail out" distance for each turn.


Nope - the change in circumference is linear. Also note that the same equations apply for a horse running off the rail.

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