Chariot racing was big for a long time in the classical world. The Nika Riots of Justinian were sparked during a race. The Blues and Greens were almost psuedo r

Chariot racing was big for a long time in the classical world. The Nika Riots of Justinian were sparked during a race. The Blues and Greens were almost psuedo religions in Constantinople, giving out food and healthcare in some cases. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nika_riots https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nika_riots