Soapbox racing takes off in Hong Kong

Thousands of spectators lined up to witness Hong Kong take the crown in the city's first Red Bull Soapbox Race.

The teams were judged on creativity, showmanship and speed. Food seemed to be a recurring theme, such as the 'Hot Pot' team, dressed as shrimp, bacon, and squid, although they admitted they spent more time on the decoration than the mechanical aspects. Representing the meat industry, one local butcher said that his boss hadinvested time and money to create their ride - a butcher's shop on wheels,complete with raw meat dangling from hooks.