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Dog Racing

Dog racing includes Greyhound racing, Sled-dog racing, Extreme-dog racing, and more. The category includes general information on tracks, courses, winners, and champions.

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In greyhound racing what trap does the greyhound wearing an orange jacket run from?

In greyhound racing, the greyhound wearing an orange jacket runs from trap 5. Traps are numbered 1 to 6, with each greyhound assigned a specific trap based on their jacket color for the race. The orange jacket is commonly associated with the fifth position in the starting box.

What is a greyhound track layout?

A greyhound track layout varies from track to track. However, they are all generally shaped in an oblong oval shape.

Did talledega use to be a greyhound race track?

If you are asking about the Talladega Superspeedway in Alabama--no, it was designed as a motorsport speedway, and has always been used as one.

Why people enter into a business?

1. profit motive 2. for livelihood 3. for prestige 4. for power 5. for social approval 6. for security and safety 7. for service to the community 8. for personal satisfaction

What are the rules and basic set up for dog sled racing?

The basic set up for a sled dog team is no more than 22 dogs in pairs with individual harnesses and booties. The harnesses are strapped to tuglines, which is attached to a gangline for the musher in the sled. There are many rules for dog sled racing, including mandatory check ins at every stop, having the provided list of mandatory items, and no outside assistance.

Why was the iditarod race started?

To commemerate the serem run to Alaska with Balto AND Togo. This race honors those dogs and all the people involed in saving Nome from Diptheria.

What is the most frequent sporting event in Wembley Stadium?

Football... that's what its made for and only ever host that on a regular basis

Why should greyhound racing continue?

Sure, why not? It's not the racing itself that is a problem in most cases, it's the way the dogs are treated by their trainers and owners.

Greyhounds love running. They enjoy it. Many racetracks treat their dogs really well and the dogs are happy.

Of course, a controversial aspect of greyhound racing is the danger of such races. Yes, they can hurt themselves but it's similar to an extreme human sport. But dogs hurt themselves all the time playing too.

Who will receive the red lantern in the Iditarod?

The person who finishes the Iditarod in last place is awarded the title "Red Lantern".