Brazil soapbox lovers speed down hill in traditional race


Belo Horizonte (Brazil) (AFP) – Soapboxes, motorless vehicles, pelt down a steep hill in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte as enthusiasts test their creations — and nerves — during the Virada Culture Festival. “The adrenaline, the feeling of freedom, you have to ride it to know” explains Guilherme Mellem, a railway worker taking part in the race.

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