One of the main sources of entertainment in the year 2000 was a psychotic televised race called the Death Race (that year celebrating the 20th annual running of the race). The three day race wasn’t just a matter of who crossed the finish line first, but also who racked up the most pedestrian deaths along the way. The United States had been replaced by the United Provinces ruled by the Bipartisan Party (both the single ruling political group and a religious organization) ruled by a person referred to as “Mr. President.” The winner of that year’s race killed the President and took control of the country and one of his main acts was the end the races. ("Death Race 2000", flm, based off the short story "The Racer")