Only ¼ inch “Pyramid Spikes” and “Christmas Tree Spike Pins” will be allowed on the competition surface at Irwin Belk Track. Prohibited spikes include “Needle Spike Pins.” All shoes will be checked.

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is mostly used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties in the track. In 1832, Robert Livingston Stevens invented the first railroad spike and it is the first record use of the railroad spike.

is mostly used to secure rails and base plates to railroad ties in the track. In 1832, Robert Livingston Stevens invented the first railroad spike and it is the first record use of the railroad spike.