Australia hosts some strange races and sporting events. Here's a quick rundown of a few.
1. The Cockroach World Championship - Brisbane
Every Australia Day, the Story Bridge Hotel runs a cockroach race in Brisbane.
2. The Beer Can Regatta - Darwin
Every July or August , a race involving watercraft constructed out of discarded tinnies (beer cans).
3. Cane toad racing - Magnetic Island
4. The Camel Cup - Alice Springs
5. The Henley-on-Todd Regatta - Alice Springs
September every year, a race where bottomless boats are constructed so that their sailors can
run on foot.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
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