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In order to participate in a chariot race one had to be a member of a team. Rome had four teams, the Reds, Whites, Blues and Greens. It's unclear as to exactly how many entries each team could have in a race, or if the various teams raced against each other in a single race or in a matchup.
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Who Raced in the Chariot Races?
In Ancient Rome the chariot races were team affairs. The Reds, Blues, Greens, and Whites would race against each other.
What is chariot racing?
Chariot racing is an old Greek,Roman sport that was created for entertainment chariot race is one driver pulled by horse. The racers race in circles in the Circus maximus (building they were normally held in)These races are dangerous for both the horse and driver!
Could women in ancient times go to the Colosseum?
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When did Greek chariot races start?
2012
Where did chariot racing take place in Ancient Rome?
Ancient Roman chariot races took place in a circus. Circus in Roman terms meant a ring or an oval course for running races. The largest was the Circus Maximus, which some say could hold 100,000 people. There were also the Circus Flaminius and the Circus Maritimus.
