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In pictures: Electric rally at old Glenmuckloch coal mine

15 May 2023

Glenmuckloch in Dumfries and Galloway was the scene for some electric off-road racing at the weekend

Charly Lopez Electric racing — 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

Colin McMaster Rallying — The series aims to make motor racing more eco-friendly

The old mine presented its own unique difficulties for racers

Charly Lopez Breakdown — The old mine presented its own unique difficulties for racers

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

Colin McMaster Celebrations — The races are part of a series staged right around the world

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

Charly Lopez Speeding car — Glenmuckloch was felt to form a perfect natural arena for the event

Drivers took part across two days of competition in Scotland

Colin McMaster Racing — Drivers took part across two days of competition in Scotland

The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend

Colin McMaster Racing — The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend

The racing was broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday

Charly Lopez Celebrations — The racing was broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday

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

Charly Lopez Fog — 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

Alastair Staley Choe Grant — 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

Colin McMaster Racing — 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

Colin McMaster Racing — 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

Sam Bloxham Flat tyre — There were more than a few bumps and crashes at the Scottish races

Glenmuckloch will be returned to normal after the event

Charly Lopez Scene — Glenmuckloch will be returned to normal after the event

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Extreme E bids to make motor racing eco-friendly