what danger is involved in it?
Turtles on occasion can pose a danger to spectators.
Turtle racing
Although it is generally a safe event, turtles on occasion can pose a danger to spectators. 
when do painted turtle eggs hatch in minnesota UNANSWERABLE what is a painted turtle? It is the most widespread native turtle of North America. why is it named so? It's generic name is derived from the Ancient Greek words for "gold" ("chryso") and "freshwater tortoise" ("emys"). what do they eat? They eat both plants and animals. are there any other species looks similar to it? Yes, the red-eared slider. how important is basking for it? It regulates its temperature through its environment by basking. can they be brought up as pets? Yes, they were the second most popular pet turtles after red-eared sliders. what are its other uses? In the Midwest, turtle racing is popular at summer fairs. when was this racing started? In the early 20th century.
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Turtle racing [SEP] Danger
Although it is generally a safe event, turtles on occasion can pose a danger to spectators. On one occasion, a turtle bit a woman who had given it a kiss to celebrate its victory in a race. Paramedics responded and injected the turtle with Valium after the turtle refused to let go of the woman's lip. The injection did not seriously injure the turtle, who soon returned to racing. Some turtle racers have attempted to cause turtles to move more quickly by stimulating specific areas of the brain with a low electric current. This poses a danger to spectators who may be accidentally electrocuted.