[QUOTE=Dr Sardonicus;507373]There are a number of human racing events I think are stupid or ridiculously dangerous, but I am loath to try to abolish them, on the grounds that participants who Darwinize themselves might be doing the human race a favor.

As far as other competitive races go,[B] I would vote to eliminate greyhound racing[/B]. The creatures are sometimes treated poorly, and in some cases their retirement consists of being executed.[/QUOTE]
Seconded.
I think mistreatment goes with the territory. Forcing animals into intense displays for human entertainment is abusive and exploitative, whether it is racing, fighting, or whatever. :furious:

I'm a little surprised no one has yet suggested "the rat race".

[QUOTE=kriesel;507592]I'm a little surprised no one has yet suggested "the rat race".[/QUOTE]
Good one!

Apart from the idiom, the competitive racing of the actual rodents is still with us. And, judging by the following line, culled from a page devoted to it, I'd say it's here to stay:[quote]See the world recording breaking rat in his prime before he gets eaten by his owner’s cat.[/quote]

Balls!

[QUOTE=Dr Sardonicus;507632]Good one!

Apart from the idiom, the competitive racing of the actual rodents is still with us. And, judging by the following line, culled from a page devoted to it, I'd say it's here to stay:[/QUOTE]
Look, meals on wheels. [url]https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/13/churchill-canada-polar-bear-capital[/url]

[QUOTE=kriesel;508528]Look, meals on wheels. [url]https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/feb/13/churchill-canada-polar-bear-capital[/url][/QUOTE]

Ah, yes, the Churchill polar bears! Reminds me of a favorite [url=https://twitter.com/saunieindiego/status/316376710352351233?lang=en]Gary Larson cartoon[/url].