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Monday, 20 February 2017

Racing isn't boring enough, here's how to fix it

How to make the hugely uninteresting sport of motor racing even more uninteresting : take the drivers out. Now you can watch algorithms chase each other round a track for 57 laps, hurrah !

Better option : giant version of Robot Wars...

A landmark race between two driverless electric cars has ended badly for one of the contestants. The unfortunate Devbot vehicle crashed out of the Roborace competition after misjudging a corner while travelling at high speed. The incident occurred ahead of the start of the latest Formula E electric car race in Buenos Aires. The other vehicle managed to complete the course after achieving a top speed of 186km/h (116mph).

http://www.bbc.com/news/technology-39027477
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4 comments:

  1. Matter Beam20 February 2017 at 17:57

    I'd enjoy watching a full-size GT3-style remote control race. Without any safety restrictions, let the constructors go wild with fan-blown downforce and twi-turbo 1500hp monster engines like the X2014 Fan Car. topgear.com - Mother of god, it’s the Red Bull X2014

    Real racers, but without any real risk.

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  2. Gilmoure deTrimar20 February 2017 at 18:05

    Car Wars!
    youtube.com - Car Wars Battle Report March, 2012

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  3. Paul Keith20 February 2017 at 19:36

    And will robots be doing the tyre changes?

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  4. Stephen Phillips20 February 2017 at 20:24

    As a motor racing fan... I can decide if I'm horrified or thrilled at this prospect. No rules racing... Tasty.

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