Definition
backstraight
noun
- the straight section of a racetrack or racing circuit that is opposite the main grandstand or finishing line
Usage: commonly used in horse racing, auto racing, and track and field
Examples
- The horse made a strong move down the backstraight to challenge for the lead.
- Drivers often gain speed on the backstraight before entering the next turn.
- The crowd cheered as the runners sprinted along the backstraight of the oval.
- The backstraight is where many overtaking maneuvers happen in Formula 1 races.
- From the grandstand, it was hard to see what happened on the backstraight.