Quote by Dave Barry

Auto racing is boring except when a car is going at least 172 miles per hour upside down.

Auto racing is boring except when a car is going at least 17

Summary

This quote humorously highlights the viewpoint that auto racing is generally uninteresting, except for the thrilling and exhilarating moments when a car is defying gravity by reaching speeds of at least 172 miles per hour while flipped upside down. It suggests that the monotony of auto racing is broken by such extreme and extraordinary stunts that capture attention and create excitement. The quote also suggests that the spectacle and danger associated with these high-speed flips is what truly captivates and entertains the audience in the otherwise perceived monotonous sport of auto racing.

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