"Davallada als inferns", original cart race

Some twenty municipalities on Mallorca will participate in the second edition of the original cart race called "Davallada als inferns" (descent into hell). Organised by the Youth Service of the Consell de Mallorca, the race will include semi-finals that will be held between April and May in Alcúdia, Andratx, Ariany, Búger, Capdepera, Costitx, Felanitx, Llubí, Inca, Manacor, Maria de la Salut, Montuïri, Muro, Petra, Porreres, Santanyí, Santa Eugènia, Sant Joan, Sa Pobla, Son Servera and Vilafranca.

The first three classified in each semi-final, one for speed, one for design and one for the best performance, will take part in the final that will be held on Saturday, May 15, in one of the participating municipalities, where once the competition is over there will be a popular dinner, show and end of fiesta. The first prize will be a trip worth 600 euros, the second and that for the best design and the best performance will be worth 300 euros each.

Youngsters over 12 can register for the race. The cart has to be home made, without an engine or pedals, and must have at least three wheels, brakes and steering, with a maximum size and weight of 2 metres and 150 kilos.

Date of publication: 29/03/2004

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