I thought of it when I saw something on xbox live recalling the classic game "Road Rash" which came out in the old sega megadrive days.
The game was a motorbike racing game where players could crash into one another, punch or could hit with batons & chains. It also had nitrous fitted to the vehicles. I for one hate most racing games as I always seem to crash on the tight bends but like the races in Rage, it was more fun and not about the manoeuvring, but as much about the warfare.

