Bristol to host its first ever soapbox derby next week - here's what you need to know

Bristol’s first-ever Krazy Races Soapbox Derby will be taking place next week (September 7) at Windmill Hill in Victoria Park from 9am, with over 40 local teams.

Teams will compete for various titles, including Best Dressed and Most Creative Kart Design, and will race to the finish in gravity-powered soapboxes fuelled by courage, inspiration and a dash of luck!

And that’s not all! Guests can also expect local food stalls and traders, children’s activities and live entertainment and fairground rides.

The event will be raising money for two incredible causes: Children’s Hospice South West and Many Minds.

Ahead of the derby, all 40 teams brought their carts to the official scrutineering day at Ashton Gate Stadium, where every soapbox undergo safety checks - including those all-important brakes - while also offering the first sneak peek at the weird, wonderful, and wildly creative designs that will hit the track in September.

Danny Scoffin, Head of Brand at Krazy Races, said: “It was such an honour to host our scrutineering event at Ashton Gate Stadium.

“We’re all about celebrating and showcasing the places we visit, so being able to involve Bristol City’s iconic stadium was fantastic.

“We’ve now seen all 40 of our brilliant teams up close — with designs ranging from a carrot to a sofa and even a giant slice of cake!

“After meeting the teams and seeing their creativity, we can promise the people of Bristol an unforgettable day at Victoria Park.”

Bristol Krazy Races Soapbox Derby’s schedule will be:

- Gates open at 9am

- Morning racing from 11am

- Lunch Break from 1pm

- Afternoon Racing from 2pm

- Final Race for the Top 10 fastest from 5pm

- Prize Giving & Awards from 5.30pm

- Gate close at 7pm

To book your tickets for Bristol Krazy Races Soapbox Derby, click here.

Scroll through for a sneak peak of the incredibly wild creations taking part in the Bristol race or check out the video above.