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Hundreds of people gather amid clouds of burnt tyre smoke to witness skidding cars in this event known as spinning.

Now recognised as a motorsport, spinning came out of South African townships in the late 80s when stolen cars used to be spun around by gangsters showing off their spoils.

Ayanda Mbele is responsible for managing spinning events.

Spinning cannot legally be done in cities.

However, events like this are permitted in closed urban areas.

Drivers take turns spinning round and round in circles.

The biggest daredevils don't hold on to the wheel or they dangle upside down out of open car doors.

Tracey-Lee May explains the thrills she gets out of it.

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