If you ever get the chance to ride on a velodrome take it. It is a super cool experience that will give you that much more appreciation for the fixed gear bicycle. Ft. Lauderdale had a track that I was able to enjoy. The steeped banks are intimidating at first but as you pick up speed it's a big thrill. You are horizontal to the ground and your speed is what keeps you up. Drafting fellow cyclist is easier because no one has brakes to dramatically change speeds.
Look up Velodromes and see if there is anything in your area. The coolest Velodrome I've seen was in Santiago Chile when I was visiting on a cycling trip. They had a motorcycle on the track pacing the riders.
Never seen track racing just look it up on youtube- keirin racing, or bicycle track racing.
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