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Chariot Racing ETL
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| racetrack | circus |
| largest circus in rome | Circus Maximus |
| chariot racing | ludi circenses |
| circus games | ludi |
| center spine of the racetrack | spina |
| turning points on the track | metae |
| jails, starting points for horses | carceres |
| 4 horse chariots | quadrigae |
| 2 horse chariots | bigae |
| amount of laps in a race | 7 laps |
| counters of amount of laps ridden | ova / dolphin lap counters |
| flag dropped at the beginning of race | mappa |
| racing teams | colors - reds, whites, blues, and greens |