Players use their own track free, but pay 1 per hex to run on other players' lines. Some games have special runs explained on the board. Actual racing is done by the GM using an average die. There are 6 operating rounds, each with 6 races. Players may enter 4 per round.
Some boards have special rules concerning races.
The minimum length of any race is 6 hexes. Solo, partly run using a rivals track. Joint, with one other player. Normally XRP are for the same race, they may be extended to cover races in the same round. In joint runs, orders from the 2 players must agree.