The World's Funniest Race is in Switzerland

Who would have thought that the World's Funniest Race could take place in Switzerland? Well, it does, and is called Le Championat Mondial de Tracassets (The Tracassets World Championship). 

A "Tracasset" is a combination between a small tractor and a small truck. It is a speed race of these man-made funny machines during a vineyard track! You might call it a real Wacky Race! The participants have to climb through a narrow vineyard pass. The one with the best time wins the race. There is also a prize for the most beautiful machine awarded by the public vote.

A Tracasset in action in the funny race


The first version of these cars has appeared around 1950 in the Lavaux area. The first race between them took place in 1956 in Cully, and the first World Championship was in 1979. From 1991 it takes place once every two years. So next edition will take place on 29th of April 2019. Be sure to be there!!!

This year the race took place in the Cully vineyards, in Epasses. It was a superb race! Thousands have gathered to enjoy the local Lavaux wine, the beautiful landscape and cheer for the competitors.

Find out more about the race here: www.tracassets.ch

Here's a short movie that I have made! Sit down and have fun while watching!




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