Race course is a term used to describe a course or TRACK used for competitive racing. An OVAL race course is a type of TRACK that is shaped like an OVAL, usually with two straightaways and two turns. Ethnology is the study of different cultures and their customs, beliefs, and practices. A TRACK is a course or path specifically designed for racing, usually with a defined start and finish line. All of these terms are related to the term race course, which is a course or TRACK used for competitive racing.