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Car race where cars cannot cost more than $500 (www.npr.org)

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 6 days ago

There’s a few documentaries about this race that highlight the shenanigans that take place off track. I believe bribing race officials is almost mandatory, and the cash goes to local charities. Just a note that the cost for required safety gear is many times the maximum cost of the car.