Competitive boy racers between eight and 16 years old fly through the streets of Quito's Old Town during the annual Wooden Cars Championship race. The quaint wooden race cars can reach an astonishing 140km per hour.
This now traditional race first began in 1973. The winners of each age category are determined by the the highest speed reached in the shortest time. Past champions have covered 1km in just over a minute and a half.
Event details can change. Please check with the organisers that the event is happening before making travel arrangements.
