In pictures: Electric rally at old Glenmuckloch coal mine

Image source, Charly Lopez

Image caption, 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.

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Image caption, The series aims to make motor racing more eco-friendly

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Image caption, The old mine presented its own unique difficulties for racers

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Image caption, The races are part of a series staged right around the world

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Image caption, Glenmuckloch was felt to form a perfect natural arena for the event

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Image caption, Drivers took part across two days of competition in Scotland

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Image caption, The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend

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Image caption, The racing was broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday

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Image caption, Plans are in place for a hydro energy scheme at the Glenmuckloch site

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Image caption, Rising Scottish racing star Chloe Grant took one of the vehicles out for a spin before the racing began

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Image caption, Previous races have been held in the likes of the Atacama Desert

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Image caption, No spectators are allowed at the races in a bid to reduce their carbon impact

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Image caption, There were more than a few bumps and crashes at the Scottish races

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Image caption, Glenmuckloch will be returned to normal after the event

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