Santa Anita Cushion track claims it's first victim

[Indian Charlie]

Originally Posted by ArlJim78

racetrack surfaces, even the dirt variety do not occur in nature. the dirt composition, drainage, base layering, banking, maintenance, etc, are all artificial. it is man who makes racetrack surfaces what they are.

leave aside the safety issue and say that its too early to be sure, synthetic tracks still handle weather better and are cheaper to maintain than dirt.

wow, really?

i thought all this time racetracks were built around natural racing surfaces!

i was hoping people would be able to realize that compared to 'artificial' surfaces, dirt and turf are one heck of a whole lot more natural.

and from what i've read, 'proper' maintenance of a synthetic surface really isn't all that much cheaper than dirt.