No, chariot races were held at Rome in a circus. In the eastern part of the empire they were held in a hippodrome---same thing, different name for the racecourse.
Roman chariot racing was the great, great, grandfather of our modern day harness racing and auto racing. The connection with harness racing is obvious, while the auto racing incorporates the speed and touch of danger that the ancient chariot races held.
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Chariot racing is a dangerous sport. In Roman times professional chariot racers could become very wealthy indeed. One can watch movies about chariot racing on YouTube.
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Although we do not actually know when Roman Chariot Racing started we believe it was Circa. 45 BC174bce
Everyone went to see the chariot races. Chariot races and the gladiatorial games were the most popular forms of entertainment. The Circus Maximus, the chariot racing track, could host 150,000 spectators.
wrestiling, javelin, chariot racing, boxing i think thats it.
A biga is a Roman racing chariot drawn by two horses abreast.
In Roman times circuses were used for chariot racing. A "circus" was a racetrack.
Horse racing probably has its origins in Roman chariot races. To find out more about horse racing and betting, please click the Betfair link below.
Extremely for most people, but some wouldn't have liked it.