penalty loop

noun — 2 senses

penalty loop

noun
1

A branch of a racecourse that adds a loop that starts and ends at the branching point, to extend the course for use in penalizing competitors with extra distance to travel.

2

A penalty assessed to competitors in a race, where they must race through a penalty loop branch of a racecourse.

Coordinate terms
long lap penalty

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