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Today´s podcast is about a tradition people from Quito love and preserve since 1970.

It is December the 5th and Miguel Garcia from the master category, crosses the finish line of the Wooden Cars race in Quito, capital of Ecuador. He is this year’s winner.

According to the local press, 45 competitors in different categories took part in the final of the Wooden Cars race. The race is held every year in Quito to celebrate the city. The festivities of Quito, for the anniversary of the foundation of the capital of Ecuador, include the traditional wooden car race.

The race goes from La Gasca Ave. to Fernando de Santillan street. The downhill race has two categories, from 15 to 20 years old and from 20 to 40 years old. People who participate practice daily. Some of the main requirements to compete is to have cars built only with wood and used tires. The popular game is one of the most loved by Quiteños and visitors during the festivities for the foundation of the capital. The competition is developed with the support of the City Hall and local businesses yearly.

Miguel Garcia, the winner of this year’s race, once said: “This is a passion that drives me to compete every December in the streets of my beloved city: ¡Viva Quito!