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Let’s make this quick. Here’s what Ben and I have been up to on our High Speed Stuff podcast over the past few days…

We started out the week talking about a form of motorsport that actually predates the car by several centuries. Confused? Well, there’s no need to be. Ben and I will fill you in on all the details about gymkhana, including why it’s so darned physically and mentally challenging (even for experienced professionals), the types of cars that do well in gymkhana events and even a little bit of history so you can understand the link between Genghis Khan and the sport as we know it today. Oops! There I go again. I’m making this episode sound kind of interesting, aren’t I?

Later in the week, Ben and I felt like tackling another motorcycle topic. This time we thought it would be fun to look into the sport of motorcycle sidecar racing. And no, these machines aren’t anything like the motorcycle sidecars that you’re probably thinking of. So just in case you’re not already familiar with these wicked-fast, three-wheeled motorcycles, here’s a sample of how intense the on-track action can get:

Looks pretty dangerous, doesn’t it? However, I think it looks like a lot of fun, too. Oh yeah, and don’t forget to hang around until the end of the episode to see if Ben sticks with his decision to be a monkey. (You’ll know exactly what I mean after you listen.)

So there it is. That’s what’s happening on the High Speed Stuff podcast this week. Head on over to iTunes and give it a shot — it’s completely free. Just don’t forget while you’re there to take the opportunity to browse through some of our older episodes and give us a little feedback. You can also let us know what you think in the comment section below, or if you’d rather send us an e-mail, you can do that, too. Ben always reads the address at the end of each podcast.

Podcast-related stuff:
HowStuffWorks – Race Cars
What are precision drivers?
How Motorcycles Work
Motorcycles Image Gallery
HowStuffWorks – “Motorcycle and Chopper Videos”