Translation guide
A race track is a course or circuit for racing. In Japanese, the most common word is 競走場 (kyōsōjō) for general racing venues, but specific terms are used depending on the type of racing (horse, car, bicycle, etc.).
A venue or course where races are held, in a broad sense.
General term for a race track or racing ground. Can be used for various types of racing.
A new race track was built in the suburbs.
Loanword from English, used in contexts like motorsports or general racing.
That race track meets international standards.
A track specifically for horse racing.
A circuit for car, motorcycle, or other motor racing.
A track for bicycle racing, especially keirin.
A track for foot races, typically an oval with lanes.
A track for greyhound or dog racing.
Specifically a dog racing track.
The dog race track is crowded on weekends.
競走場 is a native Japanese term that can be used for any kind of racing, while レーストラック is a loanword often associated with motorsports or Western-style tracks. In everyday conversation, people often use the specific term for the type of racing (e.g., 競馬場 for horse racing).
When talking about a race track, it's best to specify the type of racing if possible. For example, use 競馬場 for horse racing, サーキット for car racing, and 競輪場 for keirin. This sounds more natural than a generic term.
The track condition is slightly heavy.
新しいレース場がオープンした。
A new race track opened.
The athletes are circling the track.
Athletics stadium, which includes a running track. More formal.
That athletics stadium has a fine track.