Microplastics Concentrations in Soil Along a Racetrack

Abstract Motorsport is known for its high tire wear due to speed, cornering, and acceleration/deceleration activities. However, studies on the generation of microplastics from racetracks are rare. This study aimed at quantifying concentrations in topsoil (0–5 cm) along a racetrack. The results showed that rubber materials (RM) reinforcement (TRMP) were deposited soil Concentrations two affected by distance edge racetrack (highest within 20 cm track) track alignment start/finish area). In addition, weak correlation was observed between microplastics, suggesting effect type abraded. also coarser (1000–5000 μm) dominate size distribution findings this may provide managers with basic information designing microplastic-controlling solutions. While additional required map environmental effects policy measures, our initial suggest motorsport concern terms release environment.