Red Bull Soapbox Race

In three weeks, 70 teams will be competing in the Red Bull Soapbox Race in London. 

For those of you who don't know, the race involves teams creating 'soapboxes,' which are cars created and designed entirely by the teams themselves, and then racing them down Alexandra Palace hill on the 14th of July. The designs can be as outrageous and wacky as they want, with some of this years designs including a soapbox size load of bread, a yellow submarine, a typical London taxi and a Royal baby carriage. 

The human-powered soapboxes will reach speeds up to 40mph as they tackle the jumps and curves that the course throws at them. Each team will be scored on their creativity, speed and showmanship, with judges including Danny MacAskill, Rob Marshall and Gee Atherton. 

Tickets are £5 and can be bought on the Red Bull soapbox website. There will also be live music, face painting and lots of Red Bull(!) to keep you entertained throughout the day so go and book your tickets to ensure a really fun day out!

Also, have a look at this video which shows other soapbox races from around the world taking place, and maybe this will convince you to go!

Let me know what soapbox you'd create if you entered and if you're going to the event :) 

Gemma x