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Originally Posted by Nagrom_
Track racing is probably the safest form of bike racing. You're literally on a closed, and controlled course.
Ever watch crits/road races? Nearly all of the accidents occur because of some rapid course change, or brakes. Neither of which exist on the track.

Get crashing out of your head. It doesn't really happen.
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It's much safer than road racing or crits.

There is almost a guaranteed mishap or crash in almost every crit. It's news when there isn't. Someone always takes a corner too hot, brakes too hard, or chops a wheel.

Brakes and corners cause 90% of the drama in crits. There are no corners or brakes in track racing

There is an emphasis on safety at every velodrome I've visited. The sense of etiquette (which is rooted in safety) is very strong.
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