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As sideshows gain popularity, police try a range of tactics to stop them in their tracks

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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.

Illegal “sideshows,” also known as “street takeovers,” have spread since the pandemic. When police try to break them up, they often face defiant crowds

(Image credit: Toa55/Getty Images)

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