Information Collection Key in Maintaining Track Surfaces
Frank Angst
July 10, 2014
Presenters discussed how improved information collection is helping to improve racetrack surfaces throughout the United States.
Presenters discussed how improved information collection is helping to improve racetrack surfaces throughout the United States.
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