A bar located in the Windy City offers a different kind of sport that involves racing and animals; it's something you have to check out in person.

Chicago Bar Hosts Turtle Racing Every Week

I've been to horse and dog racing tracks a few times in my life. It was fun to watch and place some small wagers on. Back when I was in college, a couple of friends and I jumped in a car and drove to Arizona for Major League Baseball Spring Training. One night, we went out to a bar that hosted hermit crab racing. Now, that was a lot of fun. I just recently found out the next kind of animal racing I want to experience.

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According to Big Joe's Turtle Races...

Big Joes, the original Turtle Races in Chicago.

 

 

 

The only way to race is Turtle Tickets so play to win.

 

 

Cold drinks, hot action and three important words: Turtle Race Fridays!

 

Turtle picture courtesy of LeRoy Illinois Police Department
Turtle picture courtesy of LeRoy Illinois Police Department
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I'm talking about turtle racing hosted by Big Joe's Bar in Chicago. They do it every Friday night from 9:30 pm to midnight. There are plenty of opportunities to win prizes. Try to predict the winning turtle. Of course, there will be food and drink specials. You won't find this entertainment anywhere else.

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Get ready to pick a winner, here are the racing turtles at Big Joe's Bar in Chicago...

  • Chucks
  • Doozy
  • Swisher
  • Lucky Dan
  • Jolanda

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