Announcements will be placed here from time to time, including all sign-ups for races as well as activity checks. Whenever anything is posted here it's important that you check in.

In order to Roleplay, you must have your application accepted. Please post your applications in here (within the right board) and wait for a staff member to look it over. Please, do NOT post unfinished applications!

Sub-boards: revised applications., finished applications.

When a character is accepted their application is moved here, into it's rightful sub-board.

Sub-boards: owners., trainers., jockeys., misc.

Trackrat.net has been, and will most likely always be, the first place people come to get the dirt on trainers and riders. They have the latest news, including all the big and little races alike, as well as the ability to say things the regular media can't- like their honest opinion.

Looking for something? A friend for your character perhaps, or just a person to RP with? Go ahead and place a wanted advertisement here and you'll probably find somebody looking for the same thing.

Sub-board: for sale.

When you aren't on Trackrat.net's chatroom, you can come here to talk to your actual friends. Instant Messenger is increasingly popular throughout the years, and almost everybody has a screen name.

Named after the most expensive racehorse in history, who sold for a whopping $16 million dollars at a public auction, the Green Monkey is a popular destination for most folk. Though the horse himself was a complete flop and never won a race, this club slash bar with it's exotic drinks and dishes will never let you down if you're looking for a good time.

The Westfield Santa Anita Mall is one of the major shopping centers for the city. It was once called the Santa Anita Fashion Park. Since it's name change it has undergone many phases of construction and now boasts a huge food court, 16 screen theater, as well as all sorts of retailers from Borders Books to Coach.

Methodist Hospital was the official hospital of the Olympics in 1984. Always full of fresh ideas, it was also the first hospital in the state to have a Psychiatric unit as well as a corporate nursery program. The hospital boasts 460 beds in the entire facility, as well as a conference center. It's known as a hotspot for Jockeys, the riders being rushed in and out at all hours for everything from broken legs to collapsed lungs.

Koreatown is a struggling neighborhood that is much like other cities "Chinatown" districts. Being just under five square miles and housing over 300,000 inhabitants, it is one of the most densely populated districts in LA. Though struggling, the neighborhood is home to some of the most notorious 24 hour Clubs, and Asian Boutiques.

Downtown Los Angeles is the center of the Business area. This is where all the Offices and Business Headquarters are located, and where most head off to work in the morning. A large variety of Public Art displays and unique shopping opportunities exist here, though these are not the main attraction of the place. Some nightclubs can also be found here.

Apartments are normally home to the lower level Jockeys and Trainers, ranging from being cramped studios to spacious high-rises in the cities. There are also condos available, for either rent or sale, the later being more expensive than the former.

For those with families, the Suburbs are probably the best option. Being very family oriented, with clusters of houses giving you an opportunity to become close with your neighbors and other children all around. Depending on the neighborhood, however, houses can become extremely expensive quite quickly.

Signatures and things can be requested here, should you need a new one for your character. If you're interested in having your own studio, feel free to post one up.

Old posts are kept here. If you want to resurrect a post for whatever reason, contact an admin. Feel free to browse through these, though we do ask that you don't post in any of them.

Sub-boards: races., relationships., arcadia, california., los angeles, california., the wilderness., housing.