is a velodrome located in Utsunomiya, Tochigi that conducts pari-mutuel Keirin racing - one of Japan's four authorized where gambling is permitted. Nicknamed , its Keirin identification number for betting purposes is 24# (24 sharp).
Utsunomiya's oval is 500 meters in circumference. A typical keirin race of 2,025 meters consists of four laps around the course.
Utsunomiya Velodrome is the home track of Yūichirō Kamiyama, a 21-year Keirin veteran and one of the sport's best competitors with 16 GI (Grade 1) victories in his career.
See also List of cycling tracks and velodromes
References
External links Utsunomiya Keirin Home Page Utsunomiya Velodrome|Utsunomiya MICE Official Site