rec.autos.simulators

Correct, and the first (car) oval races in the US were run on
horse racing tracks.  Races in Europe (and to a lesser extent
the US) had been held on large circuits which comprised public
roads.  Because the circuits were so large it was impossible to
charge spectators an admission fee.

Somebody had an idea of holding a race on a horse racing track
so that they could charge admission to all spectators.  I think
it was just before 1910.  After that the board speedways were
built and they led to the ovals and super speedways of today.

Chris

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So, after having read all the answers, I've understood that nowadays all,
really ALL, the CART, IRL and Nascar oval races are run counter-clockwise?
Wouldn't it be interesting to race at least some of them clockwise?
At least some of those those driven by symmetrical cars?

Arto

An interesting note is that some of the first car races at horse tracks were
against horses!!. Carl Fisher drove his Winton for cash prizes against
horses in 1901. He will also be remembered as the man who built the
Indianapolis Motor Speedway...
Steve