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The Pushcart derby is a popular sporting event held every August in Jamaica where homemade carts that are used for street vending, to transport items or as a racing cart take part in races like the American soap box races. The carts have been clocked at up to 60 miles per hour on a downhill homestretch. The venue of the event is the Kaiser's Sports Club for the finals of the annual Push Cart Derby. 〔(History of Pushcart Derby ). Jambob.com. Accessed June 2, 2012.〕 The pushcart derby in Jamaica is credited as the inspiration for the Jamaica national bobsled team.〔(Interview with Devon ‘Pele’ Harris Jamaica Bobsled Team Member )〕 The pushcart derby is also featured in the 1993 movie ''Cool Runnings''. == See also == * Culture of Jamaica 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア(Wikipedia)』 ■ウィキペディアで「Pushcart derby」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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