| Event Name: | Streetluge |
| Description: | In the sport as it is practiced today, the Luger lies on his back, feet first, points downhill, accumulates speed and prays he can make the next corner. He negotiates bends by leaning and brakes using his feet. Depending on the gradient and the layout of the track, the Luge can reach speeds of up to 80 miles per hour, which, especially as the body is only a couple of inches from the ground, is extremely fast. The Luger will inevitably slide off occasionally so, in order to prevent injury, he wears protective headgear and full motorcycle leathers. This level of protection allows the intrepid Luger to reach extreme speeds and still come off with impunity.
Still up for it?!?! Sounds a little nuts, but we'll be provided with the safety gear, though even with that it's certainly not one for the faint-hearted!!
On a typical day you would get 8 - 14 runs in, get transported up the hill all day in the retrieval vehicle, and get a chance at being entered in the 2010 SSSprint British Street Luge Speed Championship.
But let us know if you fancy your chances, and if good on the day you may even be able to enter the British Championships!!
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| Type of Event: | Automobile Shows - Racing Events |
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| Event Location: | Gurston Down |
| Event City: | London |
| Type of Venue: | Outdoors - No Venue |
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| Event Start Date | 20-Aug-11 |