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One of the more famous events of the Ancient Olympic games was the chariot racing. Current IOC rules (no idea how long they have been in force for) ban sports that require mechanical propulsion, meaning it is unlikely to return in the near future. In the past there was motorized sports in the modern games, with powerboating in London 1908, and a demonstration motor racing event at the Worlds Fair that coincided with the 1900 Paris games.

However, under what circumstances could motor racing be added to the Olympic games (possibly Berlin 1936)? And what effects would it have in motor racing? - Would we see constructors from more countries due to the possibility of getting in to the games?

This idea was recycled from a potential TL.
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