A look at horse racing tracks in different parts of the globe will reveal how they have evolved to meet the cultural and social ethos of the regions. Since it is a form of gambling and gambling often has shady associations, if a horse racing track is to prosper it must have the support of the community and so venues are more than just unadorned tracks where horses race against each other.

Horse racing has a history going back to the dawn of civilization but modern horse racing has its roots in Europe where the traditions and customs that are part of the tracks are as vital as the races themselves. In Britain horse racing is seen as part of the national culture and horse racing tracks like Ascot are known for the members of the jet set who throng vital races. Royal support for horse racing has given it a stamp of “class” and many of the older horse racing tracks in the country are occasions for royalty and commoners to gather at the same venue to support their favorite horses, even if they do not place bets.

In America but, horse racing is not just an adult pastime – it s a huge business that earns vast amounts from the crowds that gather at races. Serious gambling does occur but horse racing tracks are now venues for the family to dissipate a day out and there are range of entertainment options available to keep those who are not so attracted in the races occupied while the serious punters focus on the racing. Arcade games, slot machines, an array of dining options and video screen are among the many ways that a non racing enthusiast can stay luckily occupied.

While the U.S. and Europe are the traditional homes of horse racing, new venues like Dubai have made a splash over the last few years. Using the vast financial assets available, Dubai has made one of the most extravagant horse racing tracks in the world and while huge amounts of money are bet on the races, they are more often seen as places where the international glitterati meet and party. Dubai and other such newer venues may not have the long racing traditions that American and European horse racing tracks do, but they make up for this by the state of the art facilities and huge purses which ensure that the best jockeys and horses in the world race there. Asian horse racing tracks are determined not to be left behind and are using both their new found wealth and the technological innovation the region is known for, they make state of the art horse racing tracks that offer everything from air conditioned stables to synthetic turf.

But no matter what be the place of the tracks, there are some fundamental issues like the length, number and type of bends, inclines and so on that must be taken into consideration when a track is designed since no matter what the other factors are that draw in the crowds, it is the quality of the racing that is the most vital factors for any horse racing track.

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