Brazil soapbox lovers speed down hill in traditional race
Brazil soapbox lovers speed down hill in traditional race

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.