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Seafront Soapbox Race
Easter Monday - 13 April 2020
Easter Monday will see a new event take place in Eastbourne where participants are encouraged to build their own soapbox in order to race each other along the seafront. The race will take place on Dukes Drive and finish at Helen Gardens.
Spectators are able to watch these wacky creations as they hilariously whizz around corners with the hope of staying in one piece by the time they reach the finish line! Entries will cost £25 with a cash prize up for grabs for the fastest soap box and the wackiest creation.
Soapbox Information Pack
What is a soapbox race?
A soapbox race is a race between creatively home-made designed carts in a race to see who can stay the course and be crowned the soapbox champion.
The famous Red Bull Soapbox race will give you plenty of inspiration of some of the wackiest creations that have been made before!
If you've entered a team...
Whether it’s raising your company profile, doing your bit for charity or a project between family and friends, we’d love to have you involved. Complete your wacky creation that doesn’t have to cost the earth and have a great time building a soapbox!
Top design tips for speed include:
• Use a solid and robust base
• Strong wheels and axles are key
• Avoid use of heavy design materials
• Keep the driver’s seat low to prevent toppling over and improve speed
• Use aerodynamics to minimise drag
• Or alternatively, aim for maximum cheers with a crowd-pleasing wild and wacky creation for the ultimate bumper ride!
Please note we are now at capacity for the inaugural Eastbourne Seafront Soapbox Race 2020. If you are still wishing to participate but missed out on sending us an application form on time, please email us at soapbox@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk with an expression of interest and we can add you to our reserve list, should there be any cancellations.
Contact us
Events Team - 01323 415442
Email - soapbox@lewes-eastbourne.gov.uk
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