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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.

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The series aims to make motor racing more eco-friendly
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The old mine presented its own unique difficulties for racers
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The races are part of a series staged right around the world
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Glenmuckloch was felt to form a perfect natural arena for the event
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Drivers took part across two days of competition in Scotland
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The action was fast and furious throughout the weekend
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The racing was broadcast live on Saturday and Sunday
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Plans are in place for a hydro energy scheme at the Glenmuckloch site
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Rising Scottish racing star Chloe Grant took one of the vehicles out for a spin before the racing began
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Previous races have been held in the likes of the Atacama Desert
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No spectators are allowed at the races in a bid to reduce their carbon impact
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There were more than a few bumps and crashes at the Scottish races
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Glenmuckloch will be returned to normal after the event

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