Volkswagen Races Beetles (the Insect Kind) on Tiny Course in 'Bug Run'

Win prizes, and even bet on the critters

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Those interested in wasting time on the Internet in every possible way might want to check out Volkswagen's Bug Run, an online race for beetles—actual insects, not cute cars—engineered by DDB Stockholm. The races began Monday. DDB tells us: "There will be one race per day broadcast over a five-day period (Mon-Fri). Races on the first four days are qualifying heats with the final being on Friday. Each race will consist of eight bugs, with the two fastest progressing from each heat to the final.

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