Wok racing

High school (ages 12+)
Sports & Games

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/wok-racing

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the sport classification?Extreme downhill timed racing event
2. What is the country of origin?Germany
3. Who started wok racing?German TV host Stefan Raab invented wok racing in the early 2000s on his show TV Total. He wanted a funny and exciting stunt.
4. How do people race in a wok?Riders sit in a modified wok and use their body weight to steer. They wear helmets and protective gear to stay safe while going fast.

Stefan Raab: The German entertainer and television host credited with inventing and popularizing wok racing.
Wok-sled: A purpose-built racing vehicle derived from a wok, designed for downhill ice track competition.
Bobsled track: A purpose-built, artificially refrigerated track with banked curves designed for bobsledding and similar sports.