Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan

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Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan

STORY: Red Bull Soapbox Race wows spectators in Jordan DATELINE: Sept. 10, 2023 LENGTH: 0:01:43 LOCATION: Amman CATEGORY: SPORTS/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Red Bull Soapbox Race in Amman 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD ALMAAITAH, Participant STORYLINE: With more than 10,000 people watching, this year's Red Bull Soapbox Race returned to Jordan's Amman on Friday. Dressed in unique costumes, participants from 39 teams drove their hand-made vehicles in a race of speed, daring, and creativity. The competitors steered their non-engine vehicles following the sloped track while overcoming the curves and artificial barriers as quickly as possible. The performance of the participating teams was evaluated based on three criteria: speed in crossing the track, presentation on the platform, and creativity in design. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): MOHAMMAD AWAD, Participant "It certainly gives a strong impulse to young people to participate and show their talents and

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