Alpha radiation is a type of energy released when certain radioactive elements decay or break down. For example, uranium and thorium are two radioactive elements found naturally in the earthâs crust. Over billions of years, these two elements slowly change form and produce âdecay productsâ such as radium and radon.
Before the big race, a two week Kentucky Derby Festival takes place with events for the whole family. Then, as usual, the race will take place on the first Saturday in May 2016. On the big day, the contenders will line-up to race around a 1.25 mile track.
Kentucky Derby. May 5, 1973 ~ Kentucky Derby ~ 1 1/4 mile ~ Churchill Downs. The First Saturday in May of 1973 found a record 134,476 fans crowding into the ancient stands and sprawling across the infield lawn of Churchill Downs for the 99th running of the Kentucky Derby. The horse on most everyoneâs mind was Secretariat.