This looks like a remnant from the Grand Prix fencing and posts. There have been dozens of these laying around after the fencing was dismantled. In addition there are rusty wire things all over too and globs of melted race tires. I picked up many as I imagine others did.

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This issue was resolved on 5/6/17

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