The car race [Archives:2005/849/Community]

Mohammed Rashid
9th grade
Tulip school
Recently there was a car race organized at the 70 meters square in Sana'a by a number of companies. The crowd was very excited wanting to see a good show. In Yemen we don't get much entertainment and I think that such shows are interesting for my friends and me. I remember the last race was in 2001 and it took place in Aden. I liked the way it was set and organized but I was disappointed that they didn't allow many people to participate. Some girls wanted to participate and the police didn't let them, maybe because they didn't register earlier or maybe just because they are girls. The way the contestants drove in the driveway was impressing but what I liked most were the sound effects.. The cars would go zoooom then suddenly turn eerrrreeee and almost crash on the crowd.

These people were those who went right next to the drive way and did not stay among the audience, even the police could not control such an excited crowd. When the winners were awarded all the people went near them inside the stage and the security went into clashes with the people so I ran for my life. I don't think I want to participate in such a race, I would like to see it but I would also like to live, besides I am happy with my cycle.
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