Banger Racing Mini Tow Race

June 7, 2013 9:58 PM

What if you were to combine stock car racing with demolition derby and add a towed blocking car? Why Banger Racing Mini Tow Racing.
posted by Confess, Fletch (16 comments total)

So is that like bangers and SMASH?
posted by benk at 10:08 PM on June 7, 2013 [3 favorites]

Another example why "silly" is a possible synonym for "English."
posted by njohnson23 at 10:36 PM on June 7, 2013

That was perhaps the best, most affable, most enjoyable sports commentating I have ever heard.

And I can't believe there is someone steering the little Minis. Crazy!
posted by KokuRyu at 10:43 PM on June 7, 2013

So is that like bangers and SMASH?

BANGERS + SMASH
posted by philip-random at 10:44 PM on June 7, 2013

British driving school?
posted by Blazecock Pileon at 11:02 PM on June 7, 2013

And here I though Boat Races were wild!
posted by acroyear at 11:15 PM on June 7, 2013 [1 favorite]

This is basically like me towing my toddler around and around the house on a blanket.
posted by iamabot at 11:18 PM on June 7, 2013

And for those who cant afford the real thing
posted by quazichimp at 11:45 PM on June 7, 2013 [1 favorite]

OK, I thought that said "badger" at first.

"A badger race!" I said silently to myself in my head. "Will wonders never cease?"



But this is OK too.
posted by louche mustachio at 11:57 PM on June 7, 2013

Is this some sort of viral Monty Python thing?
posted by Hicksu at 12:08 AM on June 8, 2013

And here I though Boat Races were wild!

That's not a boatrace. This is a boatrace.
posted by pompomtom at 12:08 AM on June 8, 2013 [1 favorite]

This is an amazingly good form of racing. I'd love if it became mainstream rather than a side show.
posted by Mitheral at 12:56 AM on June 8, 2013 [1 favorite]

Oh I want to do this SO MUCH.
posted by zardoz at 1:25 AM on June 8, 2013

Ave Imperator, morituri te salutant.
posted by jenkinsEar at 2:17 AM on June 8, 2013

"Murrica does it bigger, and better:
Three car train race, drivers in front and rear car, run on figure eight course
Truck and trailer figure eight race
School bus figure eight racing
posted by Purposeful Grimace at 6:44 AM on June 8, 2013 [3 favorites]

This is way more enjoyable than regular auto racing.

Note to NASCAR:
Figure-8 tracks, towed blockers.

Note to FIA:
Formula one buses.
posted by MtDewd at 12:38 PM on June 8, 2013 [1 favorite]