Outside beverages were banned from the Preakness Stakes in 2009.
It ended an era where the debauchery in the infield was nearly as big as the actual horse race.
The infield used to be insane — filled with flying beers, mud, boobs, and a whole lot of drunk people.
We can't tell if these photos from the pre-2009 Preakness are terrifying or awesome.
Running across the porta pottys while people threw beer at you was the favorite pastime.
Potentially painful.
You could bring in whatever alcohol you wanted.
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