Auto Race (オートレース Ōto Rēsu) is a Japanese version of motorcycle speedway, but combines gambling added into it and is held on an asphalt course, throughout Japan. It is regulated by the JKA Foundation.
A typical Auto Race bike is 599㏄. Autorace is predominantly a
gambling sport. The first ever meeting was held at Funabashi in 1950,
but the more traditional speedway and flat track dirt surfaces were
banned by the government in the 1960s because they were considered too
dangerous.
Unlike other forms of motorcycle and gambling sport, prior to race day, riders are required to reside at the dormitory
with over 500 riders and refrain from contacting anyone within the
outside world including any forms of communications to prevent race fixing.
An average rider usually spends half a year living away from home. A
race usually involves eight riders and runs for no more than three
minutes.
The sport also spawned a manga called Speed Star.
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