(18 Aug 2025)
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San Bernardino, Paraguay- 17 August 2025
1. Soapbox car crashing ++REPEATING SHOT++
2. soapbox cars racing down track and jumping ramp
3. Soapbox vehicle braking and turning
4. Soapbox vehicle racing down hill ++PART SPLIT SCREEN WITH SHOT 5++
5. Mid of audience watching
6. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Raul Milanesio, driver’s association member: ++STARTS ON SHOT 4 AND PARTIALLY OVERLAID BY SHOT 7++
"Because we have a steep descent and pure adrenaline, the new regulations require rollover protection, seat belts and brakes."
7. Soapbox car falling on ground
8. Drone shot of event
9. SOUNDBITE (Spanish) Sebastian Cañete, driver: ++STARTS ON SHOT 8 AND PARTIALLY OVERLAID BY SHOT 10++
"My machine is recycled from pieces of pipes. I have recycled motorcycle pieces, all handmade steering wheels."
10. Soapbox vehicle being pushed downhill
11. Driver celebrating, crowd applauding
STORYLINE:
Crowds cheered on as engineless cars raced downhill, flew over jumps and – in some cases – crashed into barriers at a soapbox race held in the Paraguayan town of San Bernardino on Sunday.
More than 50 vehicles equipped with roll bars and colorful exteriors sped down the large hill in a spectacle to test even the most daring drivers.
While the cars don’t have engines, they are fitted with seat belts, brakes and the drivers must wear helmets.
The cars are as unique as the drivers.
"My machine is recycled from pieces of pipes. I have recycled motorcycle pieces, all handmade steering wheels," said driver Sebastian Cañete whose car was pink and in the shape of a pig.
Crowds cheered when the wacky racers crossed the finish line or when the cartoonish-looking vehicles toppled over.
AP video shot by: Emilio Sanabria
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