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What does this have to do with chariots or am I missing some context?
by wil421 2y ago
What does this have to do with chariots or am I missing some context?
- whartung 2y agoJust supposing that being a chariot driver was more dangerous and lethal than being a Gladiator. The Isle of Man motorcycle races (with a death toll of 1-2% per year) are, both today, and historically, one of the most dangerous motor vehicle events in the world. IoM takes both novices and veterans. Yet, they all sign up anyway. It's a thrilling spectacle to be sure.
- WalterBright 2y agoI thought IoM vetted the contestants to keep out inept riders.
- whartung 2y agoThat's the whole point. IoM is an equal opportunity killer. The "novices" are those new to the course, not new to racing. They're skilled racers, proven, successful. But stuff happens, and the course can be unforgiving. David Jefferies was a lap record holding, TT winning champion when he collided with a wall in 2003.
- GJim 2y agoThe point you missed..... is that like chariot racing once was, the TT is a stupidly dangerous thing to do, yet it's a race many will willingly risk their lives to compete in for the challenge. ergo, I'd much rather be a charioteer (a modern TT racer), than a comparatively safe gladiator (a modern boxer). :-)