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The Red Bull Soap Box Race is a whacky, wonderful competition in which amateur pilots race down an obstacle course in hand-made, motor-less vehicles \u2013 often featuring a zany design such as the Batmobile or the Very Hungry Caterpillar.<\/p>\n
The teams get judged on the design of their soapbox, their timing in the race, and the quality of their performance at the start.<\/p>\n
Over the years, the race has become known for its crazy vehicles, hilarious pre-race dances and wince-worthy crashes.<\/p>\n
What are the rules for the Red Bull Soapbox Race 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Of course, the number one rule is to look silly and have fun. But otherwise, the day involves 60 amateur teams taking on the down-hill racecourse in front of thousands of spectators. Teams must perform a dance or show \u2013 often in line with the theme of their soap box \u2013 before heading down the course and going over infamous obstacles like The Water Roller, The Wedge, The Bone Rattler and The Kicker.<\/p>\n
The teams are judged on three criteria: creative design, race finish time, and the intro performance and at the end a first, second and third place are crowned. Winners get a range of prizes including trophies, money and perks like Formula One race tickets.<\/p>\n
If you\u2019re interested, there are also a number of official rules around participants and soapbox specifications at Red Bull<\/a>, such as:<\/p>\n
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Participants have to be at least 18 years old<\/strong><\/li>\n
Drivers have to be able to jump out of their car<\/strong><\/li>\n
Every driver can only have 1 co-driver<\/strong><\/li>\n
The team can only push the car up to the start line and no further<\/strong><\/li>\n
Soapboxes have to be maximum 180cm wide, 365cm tall, and have to have an overall height of 215cm, including the 18cm when the car is off the ground<\/strong><\/li>\n
The soapbox can\u2019t exceed 80kg, excluding the driver\u2019s weight<\/strong><\/li>\n
The soapbox can\u2019t have an engine \u2013 this race is only based on the force of gravity<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\nWhen did the Red Bull Soapbox Race start?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
The first-ever Red Bull Soapbox race took place back in 2000 in Belgium. In the years since it has spread across the world, wheeling up everywhere from Germany to Jordan.<\/p>\n
How often is the Red Bull Soapbox Race?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Since 2000, the Red Bull Soapbox Race has been held more than 200 times around the world, in countries like the USA, Austria, Italy, UK, Bulgaria, and more.<\/p>\n
The race takes place at least once a year and tends to come to the UK every other year. The last UK race was in July 2022.<\/p>\n
Buy Red Bull Soapbox tickets at Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
When is the Red Bull Soapbox Race 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
This year\u2019s race is on Saturday 22nd June<\/strong>, and will run from 2pm to 8pm.<\/p>\n
Where is the Red Bull Soapbox Race in 2024?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Red Bull racecourse will take place this year at the iconic Alexandra Palace<\/strong>.<\/p>\n
Best known as the home of broadcast television, rock concerts and World Championship darts, All Pally is a North London venue in the borough of Haringey.<\/p>\n
To get there, you can take Great Northern Rail or the Thameslink line directly to Alexandra Palace station or get the Piccadilly Line to Wood Green.<\/p>
How to get tickets for the Red Bull Soapbox Race 2024<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tickets are available now at the Ticketmaster-owned site Universe. Simply head over to Ticketmaster itself and follow the link or go to Universe<\/a> directly and explore their unique range of experiences such as The Balloon Museum<\/a> and the Friends Experience<\/a>.<\/p>\n
Buy Red Bull Soapbox tickets at Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
How much do Red Bull Soapbox Race tickets cost?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Tickets cost \u00a322.10 for under 25\u2019s and \u00a333.03 for those over. Children under two go free.<\/p>\n
It\u2019s also worth noting that while there is wheelchair access, there is no official seating at the course and foldable chairs won\u2019t be permitted.<\/p>\n
Buy Red Bull Soapbox tickets at Ticketmaster<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n
For more sporting days out, here\u2019s the best driving experiences<\/a>, best F1 experience days<\/a> and best golf gift experiences<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n
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