From School Bus Drag Racing to Robot Jockeys
Jeremy Gutsche — November 11, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: trendhunter
School bus drag racing, bathtub racers and robot jockeys, today we hunt: RACY SPORTS.
10. Bus driver by day, drag racer by night. Next time you use public transit or put your kids on school bus, remember this video.
9. Want all the thrill of racing without the speeding tickets? Get a racing simulator in the comfort of your own home.
8. The Citroen is a replica of the game Gran Turismo 5’'s swank racecar. This ride has taken a video game fantasy and made it a reality for car and game-lovers alike.
7. This racecar by Austrian company KTM will have the babes getting out of your dreams, and instead, into your car. Oh yeah.
6. The Idiotarod in NYC is a race to the checkout. Contestants all race shopping carts through an insane course. It’s sort of like a dog-sled team with the munchies.
5. PUMA entered the “Ill Monstro” into the Volvo Ocean Race of 2008/2009. Translated from it’s native language to English, Ill Monstro roughly means pretty freakin’ fast boat.
4. Ever tried to race a vacuum cleaner? How about a leaf blower? Well, these fine folks did and the result was some kickass crashes, raging fires and some hillbilly-tastic competitions.
3. Bathub racers are one way to play dirty while keeping clean. Not exactly the most intimidating rides.…
2. The Annual Bring Your Own Big Wheel event on San Francisco'’s Lombard Street is the Indy 500 of tryke racing. Even though the bikes are meant for toddlers, this competition is strictly for the big boys.
1. Just when you thought jockeys couldn’t get any smaller, they’'ve invented a robot jockey prototype that can whip, steer and send voice commands to it’s race camel. Imagine strapping this little device to your kid sister…
Video of the Day:
Tiny Truck Drifting
10. Bus driver by day, drag racer by night. Next time you use public transit or put your kids on school bus, remember this video.
9. Want all the thrill of racing without the speeding tickets? Get a racing simulator in the comfort of your own home.
8. The Citroen is a replica of the game Gran Turismo 5’'s swank racecar. This ride has taken a video game fantasy and made it a reality for car and game-lovers alike.
7. This racecar by Austrian company KTM will have the babes getting out of your dreams, and instead, into your car. Oh yeah.
6. The Idiotarod in NYC is a race to the checkout. Contestants all race shopping carts through an insane course. It’s sort of like a dog-sled team with the munchies.
5. PUMA entered the “Ill Monstro” into the Volvo Ocean Race of 2008/2009. Translated from it’s native language to English, Ill Monstro roughly means pretty freakin’ fast boat.
4. Ever tried to race a vacuum cleaner? How about a leaf blower? Well, these fine folks did and the result was some kickass crashes, raging fires and some hillbilly-tastic competitions.
3. Bathub racers are one way to play dirty while keeping clean. Not exactly the most intimidating rides.…
2. The Annual Bring Your Own Big Wheel event on San Francisco'’s Lombard Street is the Indy 500 of tryke racing. Even though the bikes are meant for toddlers, this competition is strictly for the big boys.
1. Just when you thought jockeys couldn’t get any smaller, they’'ve invented a robot jockey prototype that can whip, steer and send voice commands to it’s race camel. Imagine strapping this little device to your kid sister…
Video of the Day:
Tiny Truck Drifting
Trend Themes
1. School Bus Drag Racing - Opportunity for creating a unique and exhilarating entertainment experience by organizing school bus drag racing events.
2. Home Racing Simulators - Potential to offer realistic racing experiences and attract racing enthusiasts without the need for physical tracks.
3. Robot Jockeys - Disruptive innovation opportunity to revolutionize the racing industry by replacing human jockeys with highly efficient and controlled robotic jockeys.
Industry Implications
1. Entertainment - Incorporating school bus drag racing as a new form of entertainment for thrill seekers and motorsport enthusiasts.
2. Gaming - Developing advanced home racing simulators to cater to the growing demand for virtual racing experiences.
3. Sports Technology - Exploring the development and implementation of robot jockeys to improve race outcomes and safety in horse and camel racing.
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