In pictures: Electric rally at old Glenmuckloch coal mine
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Glenmuckloch in Dumfries and Galloway was the scene for some electric off-road racing at the weekend
An old coal mine in southern Scotland was the site of an electric off-road rally at the weekend.
The Extreme E series held its Hydro X Prix at Glenmuckloch in Dumfries and Galloway.
Teams backed by the likes of Lewis Hamilton, Nico Rosberg and Jenson Button competed over two days.
Previous sites to have hosted the series have included Greenland, the Atacama Desert, Saudi Arabia and Senegal.
The series aims to make motor racing more eco-friendly
The old mine presented its own unique difficulties for racers
The races are part of a series staged right around the world
Glenmuckloch was felt to form a perfect natural arena for the event
Drivers took part across two days of competition in Scotland
The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend
The racing was broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday
Plans are in place for a hydro energy scheme at the Glenmuckloch site
Rising Scottish racing star Chloe Grant took one of the vehicles out for a spin before the racing began
Previous races have been held in the likes of the Atacama Desert
No spectators are allowed at the races in a bid to reduce their carbon impact
There were more than a few bumps and crashes at the Scottish races
Glenmuckloch will be returned to normal after the event
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- Published13 May 2023
