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Do they still do this? (sh.itjust.works)

submitted 6 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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[–] [email protected] 52 points 6 months ago (2 children)

Why isn’t this a thing anymore?

And no, I don’t take sAfEtYcOnCeRnS or DeAdLy AcCiDeNtS for an answer.

[–] [email protected] 58 points 6 months ago (1 children)

https://www.thedrive.com/news/38365/motorcycle-chariot-racing-was-a-real-sport-and-every-bit-as-glorious-as-it-sounds

[–] [email protected] 73 points 6 months ago (1 children)

As you may have guessed, the economic downturn and two world wars sandwiching the decades when motorcycle chariot racing was invented probably wasn't a great time to introduce the sport. It quickly fizzled out just about as abruptly as it arrived, which is super unfortunate considering how cool it is.

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[–] [email protected] 29 points 6 months ago

Sounds like its due a resurgence.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 6 months ago (1 children)

Well someone's done it at least once this century. It looks equal parts awesome and terrifying.

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