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Yahoo
5 days ago
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35,000 people watched carts battle for first, who won Soapbox Race Iowa
DES MOINES, Iowa — More than 35,000 people watched from the Iowa State Capitol Complex as 50 unique soapbox carts aimed for first during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa. The race was last held in Iowa in 2022, and this year the obstacle-filled course presented an even larger challenge with a taller starting ramp meant to increase speeds, more obstacles, and intersections that tested carts' navigation abilities. Some of the themed carts during the race included tractors that honored the farming industry, a giant toilet paper roll, a cart that threw out wood chips, and a cart themed after the Mystery Machine from Scooby Doo. Stuff the Truck benefits Urbandale Food Pantry The teams were judged based on a score of one-third speed, one-third creativity, and one-third showmanship. The race lasted more than three and a half hours and finally came to a close when the winner finished the race in under 26 seconds. 'Rolling Fish Heads' from Hillard, Ohio, took home first place after a less than 26-second finish and hitting 17 miles per hour going down the starting ramp. They won a skydiving trip with the Red Bull Air Force. 'We were hoping to place in today's race because the team worked so hard on our cart. Watching the girls fly down the course and sidestep every obstacle was so impressive and brave,' John Bryner and Nick Gookin of the Rolling Rish Heads told event organizers. The Ames, Iowa, 'Vi-Kings of the Hill' took home second place and won a karting trip with Red Bull athlete Andrew Carlson. While 'Creed the Soapbox Halftime Show' from Des Moines took home third place and won an iFly session. 'Tenderloin to Go' from Cedar Falls/Waterloo won the People's Choice Award and the Long-Distance Jump Award. Finally, the It's Not Crazy, It's Casey's Award went to 'So You're Telling There's a Chance' cart from Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The next race will be held in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the Utah State Capitol Grounds on June 14th. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
About 20,000 people expected at soapbox race
About 20,000 people are expected to attend a charity soapbox race on Sunday. The organisers of the Great Dunmow Soapbox Race in Essex have promised an "action-packed day of homemade racers, wild costumes and roaring crowds". The event has raised more than £150,000 since its inaugural race in 2018. For the second year running, a high-powered foam cannon will blast bubbles on to the track. Lead organiser Oliver Wyatt said: "We have been blown away by the feedback and generosity of spectators from previous events, and we hope to make a real difference to local charities as a result. "People come from all over the world to take part with their homemade karts and there are bars, stalls and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. " The soapbox racers will speed down Braintree Road near the centre of the town - a stretch of road that is 300m long (984ft). The race is due to begin at 10:30 BST. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X. Great Dunmow Soapbox Race
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
Great Dunmow Soapbox Race expected to pull in 20,000 people
About 20,000 people are expected to attend a charity soapbox race on organisers of the Great Dunmow Soapbox Race in Essex have promised an "action-packed day of homemade racers, wild costumes and roaring crowds".The event has raised more than £150,000 since its inaugural race in the second year running, a high-powered foam cannon will blast bubbles on to the track. Lead organiser Oliver Wyatt said: "We have been blown away by the feedback and generosity of spectators from previous events, and we hope to make a real difference to local charities as a result."People come from all over the world to take part with their homemade karts and there are bars, stalls and entertainment for the whole family to enjoy. " The soapbox racers will speed down Braintree Road near the centre of the town - a stretch of road that is 300m long (984ft).The race is due to begin at 10:30 BST. Follow Essex news on BBC Sounds, Facebook, Instagram and X.
