futtbuckicecreamery t1_iuhkeb1 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 11:57 AM

Reply to comment by CliffExcellent123 in ELI5 How did knights participate in tournaments like jousting without killing themselves? by QuantumHamster

See: the Isle of Man TT

>Since 1937, the only year in which races were held but no fatalities occurred was 1982.

There were 6 this year.

DarthMondayMorning t1_iuhzv9s wrote on October 31, 2022 at 2:09 PM

I really can't imagine the kind of mindset those guys have to have. I mean like... that is actively seeking out death and getting a glimpse of it at every damn corner.

sprucay t1_iuibflt wrote on October 31, 2022 at 3:30 PM

I just don't know how they ride bikes with their massive balls in the way

T0lly t1_iuj3j6k wrote on October 31, 2022 at 6:37 PM

Some people want to live life to the fullest for what ever time that is. Others want to sit around and wait on death to find them.

PM_ME_AYY_LMAOOS t1_iuify25 wrote on October 31, 2022 at 4:01 PM

For those unaware of what this entails

OSRSTheRicer t1_iuisdbu wrote on October 31, 2022 at 5:23 PM

It amazes me they still let them run it.

200 mph down extremely long straights that are not maintained to a standard that most tracks are kept at.

One of the famous motorcycle medics was killed a few years ago too. It's shocking that the only way to have a reliable medic on the course involves them in either a high end 911 or a bike.