Ashby Soapbox Derby 2026
Admin AshbyBID • January 6, 2026
Rev Your Engines...
Ashby Soapbox Derby 2026 is Here! 🚗💨
Get ready to feel the rush, embrace the thrill, and join the race of the year at the Ashby Soapbox Derby 2026! The countdown is on for a gravity-fuelled showdown like no other. Whether you’re here to win, dazzle the crowd with creativity, or simply soak up the action, this is the event where engineering genius meets pedal-to-the-metal excitement!
Ready, Set, Race!
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Race Day:
Sunday 17th May 2026
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Location:
Market Street, Ashby de la Zouch
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Entry Fee: £40 per team
Picture this: a 200-meter course packed with twists, jumps, and chicanes. The crowd is roaring, the sun is shining, and your soapbox creation is the star of the show.
Will your team take the chequered flag, wow the judges with your design, or claim victory as the ultimate crowd-pleaser?
SO...Why Join the Derby?
Ignite Your Imagination!
Build a soapbox that will leave jaws on the floor!
Think speed, flair, and fun—prizes are up for grabs for the fastest, the most creative, and the most outrageous designs.
Fun for All Ages!
Get ready to cheer on these fearless racers!
From budding junior racers (12-17 years) to seasoned adult thrill-seekers (18+), there’s room for everyone on the track!
Be a Local Legend
This isn’t just a race; it’s one of Ashby’s most anticipated event of the year!
Join the tradition, share the laughs, and race your way into Ashby's Soapbox Derby history!
Get in Gear
How to Enter
Download Your Application Form:
The green flag is waving! Fill out your team’s details and accept the rules of the race.
Pay the Entry Fee:
Just £40 per team—it’s your ticket to the track!
Submit Your Form:
Email your completed application to stuart@ashbybid.co.uk by 14th March 2025.
Race Day Highlights
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Scrutineering & Registration
8:00AM - 9:30AM
At Brook Street Pit Stop.
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Driver
Briefing
9:00AM
At the starting line! Don’t miss it!
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First Race Kicks Off
10:00AM
Sharp.
With a buzzing family atmosphere, this is a day of pure entertainment.
Don’t just watch—be part of the action!
Think You’ve Got What It Takes? 🚗💨
Get ready to feel the rush, embrace the thrill, and join the race of the year at the Ashby Soapbox Derby 2025! The countdown is on for a gravity-fuelled showdown like no other. Whether you’re here to win, dazzle the crowd with creativity, or simply soak up the action, this is the event where engineering genius meets pedal-to-the-metal excitement!
Need More Info?
For all the details or to ask us questions:
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Email:
stuart@ashbybid.co.uk
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Phone: 07842244267
The track is calling...
The finish line is waiting...
& Ashby is ready for the ultimate Soapbox Derby day.
Let’s make 2026 one for the record books—we’ll see you at the starting line! 🚦✨