We had big-screen televisions set up in a number of towns for people on their way to work or about their business just to stop and watch the races.

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The clubhouse at Keeneland is at the head of the stretch, not near the finish line, and those granted entry are also offered their own private lawn from which to watch the races and sip drinks as they watch the horses come around the turn and head for home.

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Every year, thousands of visitors travel to the Isle of Man to watch the TT races and to take the opportunity to ride around the world-famous circuit.

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This is a large private lounge very centrally located on the second floor within the clubhouse, so you can watch races in the traditional fashion, from good open air box seats, then come in as often as you want between races for an air conditioned venue with open bar, free flowing food, live music, large screen and private betting terminals.

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That might explain why some of the wealthiest owners left the sailing of their yachts to hired skippers and crew, preferring to watch races from the warmth of clubhouses onshore.

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There are other races to watch here, but the Napps built their reputation over 48 years on drag racing: the thunderous rush of nitromethane-fueled, 10, 000-horsepower, top-fuel dragsters and funny cars tearing down a paved strip at more than 300 miles an hour.

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"People can now sit on their couch and watch -- and bet -- on races, eliminating the need to go to the track or even to a wagering facility, " said Bob Mieszerski, long one of America's top turf writers and handicappers who is now director of publicity at California's Hollywood Park.

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