Arguably the hottest and the speediest event of June was the Red Bull Soapbox – a street rally of unusual self-assembled vehicles.
More than 45 car enthusiasts demonstrated the power and distinctive character of their four-wheel inventions on June 18.
Despite the scorching sun, more than 30,000 revelers came to cheer on the racers.
The selection was impressive: from a drum set and a bird’s nest to a spiky heel of a ladies’ shoe and a death train on four wheels. Vehicles were not allowed to have engines or be powered by any type of fuel.
For the safety of drivers and viewers, the street curbs of the 450-meter long track were stacked with 46 tons of hay.
The train with a skull won the first prize for a spooky design and fast-rotating wheels.
Along with the second and third runners up, the train driver will head to Abu Dhabi to meet the German star Sebastian Vettel, the world’s youngest Formula-1 racer.
Story by Nataliya Horban
Photos by Anastasia Vlasova, AFP
