Those crazy cats at Red Bull are never short of a wacky idea or three to help promote their syrupy brand of energy drink. Many of them – such as last month’s car park drift event – involve motorsport, but this Soapbox race is Mexico proves you don’t need an engine to enjoy a good car race. You just need a tool shed, some slightly mental friends and a tolerance for pain.

So Red Bull, when are you bringing this brand of downhill lunacy to the Middle East? Jebel Hafeet, anyone? >>>