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Location | Forus, Stavanger, Norway |
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Owned by | Norwegian Trotting Association |
Date opened | 6 June 1920 |
Course type | Harness racing |
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Forus Travbane is a harness racing track located at Forus in Stavanger, Norway. The course is 1,000 meters (3,300 ft).[ citation needed ] Owned by Norwegian Trotting Association,[ clarification needed ][ citation needed ] its tote betting is handled by Norsk Rikstoto. The venue opened in 1920. [1]
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