As sideshows gain popularity, police try a range of tactics to stop them in their tracks
26 June 2024 at 05:00
![Illustration: Burning rubber at a race. At illegal "sideshows," drivers show off their cars and skills by doing burn-outs and donuts, often shutting down public streets.](../themes/icons/grey.gif)
Illegal "sideshows," also known as "street takeovers," have spread since the pandemic. When police try to break them up, they often face defiant crowds
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