Drag Racing In Afghanistan

Wacky races: Squaddies are being fined for racing in Camp Bastion in combat trucks like those pictured

Speed Guns New Threat To Troops In Afghanistan As Top Brass Fine Drivers For Breaking 15mph Limit -- Daily Mail

Military police are using speed guns to catch soldiers staging ‘wacky races’ in armoured vehicles at Britain’s main base in Afghanistan.

The crackdown follows a series of accidents at Camp Bastion after soldiers raced against each other in combat trucks worth tens of millions of pounds.

Squaddies caught taking part in races have been fined £50 – a day’s pay – and received a ticking off from commanders. The speed limit inside the base is 15 miles per hour.

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My Comment: Kids with million dollar "toys" and too much time on their hands. I call this a prescription for disaster.