Figure 8 "Train" races

[buickgnx88]

They hook three cars together - the first car with steering, a motor and no brakes, the middle car with nothing and the rear car with only steering and brakes - and race on a figure eight track.

Here's an example from Youtube...

 

[ND4SPD]

So redneck but so fun to watch. It's fun with school buses as well.

Speed Channel's Lucas oil on the edge program usually shows this type of stuff.

 

[Thatman]

that would be fun to drive around town....

 

[zed300]

The idea, the build up and anticipation is awesome I really couldn't wait to see it.
By the end of the 2nd lap I was bored.

 

[buickgnx88]

I think it's one of those things where it's way better to watch in person.

 

[Jim Prower]

Same with a demo derby. You've gotta smell the failing engines to really get it.

REcently watched a U.S. Hot Rod Association (the Monster Jam people) show on YT from 1988, with a demo Derby in it. Not that exciting on TV.