Motorcycle chariot racing

One early event was held on June 4, 1922, at Idora Park in Oakland, California:
A novel feature of the day and one that excited roars of laughter from the spectators in the grandstand, consisted of motorcycle chariot races, said to be the first of their kind ever pulled off in the history of motorcycle racing.

[DaveIsDigitized]

I saved that photo years ago, wondering about this event.
Did a quick image search again that landed me here ... thanks for sharing
great recovery @ 0:51

[revjaybird]

There's a whole story about the chariot races in Los Angeles. I don't know exactly who to talk to about it because a lot of the old timers are gone.

[FranktheDachshund]

And they are wearing helmets, safety first.