Road racing is a general term used in North America for most forms of motor racing held on paved, purpose-built race tracks (i.e. "road courses"), as opposed to oval tracks and off-road racing. Temporary facilities built on paved airport runways and closed-off public roads (such as street circuits) are also usually included in the definition.
Road racing is occasionally conducted using the infield and oval portions of tracks making a "roval", such as the 24 Hours of Daytona.
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