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Why roller derby tracks are taped onto the floor
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Because permanent athletic paint is a massive commitment for an aggressive roller-skating match. Referees literally map out the entire oval track using extremely durable, brightly colored rope and heavy-duty tape before every bout. It turns standard community center floors into temporary battlegrounds that peel right off when the violence concludes.
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