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Circus Maximus    The circus maximus was a very brutal event that took place in Ancient Rome.

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The racers in the Circus Maximus had to go around a track seven times to win. The Circus Maximus was so cruel, sometimes horses and even people got killed. The most important event that took place at the racetrack was chariot racing. This event was exciting so be sure to yell and cheer on your horse. The Circus Maximus could hold up to 12 competing chariots at once. The race track was an oval going around so you will be able to see anywhere you stand. The race track was, on occasion, also used for hunts and mock battles. To keep track of how many laps have been made, be sure to check the amount of Dolphins and eggs in the racers` temple. One dolphin is removed each lap, so if you get off track, just check the temples. There were 300,000 seats to watch from, but they were filled quick, so get in on time. The modern day connection to the Circus Maximus is we have many stadiums where many people gather to watch events. Ex. Football, plays, etc…

The Circus Maximus was the place where chariot racing was held.