Because it started in pickup trucks, with things (drinks, food, etc.) being placed on the lowered "tail gate" of the truck. It expanded to SUVs and every now and then a station wagon/minivan, but those don't really appear at sporting events too much.
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Blue Ribbon - 2003 Tailgating was released on: USA: 17 November 2003
Following the vehicle in front of you to close for comfort is one form of tailgating. This is a bad habit that can lead to having a rear end collision. Tailgating can also mean fixing/having a lunch from the tailgate of your vehicle.
Tailgating
I Brake for Tailgaters!
They love tailgating.
Yes, tailgating is considered a form of aggressive driving. It involves driving too closely behind another vehicle, which can intimidate the driver in front and increase the risk of a rear-end collision. Tailgating is dangerous and can lead to accidents and injury.
Tailgating refers to the action of driving so close to the vehicle in front of you, that you may not be able to stop in time or avoid collision. Tailgating can result in rear-end colissions and therefore it's illegal in many jurisdictions.
Tailgating
Unwrapped - 2001 Tailgating Goodies 19-9 was released on: USA: 17 October 2009
Body Shots - 2009 Tailgating 2-3 was released on: USA: 2 May 2011
Tailgating with Kato - 2011 2012-12-13 was released on: USA: 13 December 2012