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Soap Box Derby

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Welcome to the Soap Box Derby. On your marks, get set, GO!

Locations

Mobile – Nationwide

Duration

2.5 hours

Participants

10ppl+

Description

Ah, the Soap Box Derby! If you’ve seen the hilarious race hosted by Redbull on the TV, you’ll know how much fun it is watching daredevil racers weave their crazy contraptions around winding courses of obstacles in the quickest possible time. This is our very own, slightly tamed down version, seeing teams plan, design and build the ultimate wacky racer.

Teams arrive and are allocated their very own pit stop garage. Here they are equipped with a basic pedal powered kart, a tool kit, and limited design materials. Their first challenge is to pitch for sponsorship, all the big names are out there looking to stamp their brand on the top racer, so be creative and catch their eyes. Next, it’s over to the drawing board to sketch up your designs and plans for your 4 wheeled winners.

Cash in hand teams can now visit the parts and design workshops where all kinds of items are up for grabs. Everything has a price and funds are limited so be wise with what you buy. It’s not all about speed (but it helps). There are several heats all based around team’s creativity and innovation. Design will earn you as many points as taking the chequered flag! After qualifiers, teams hit the design workshops where they can buy all manner of parts and materials to build and dress their racers. Everyone must compete in heats, and even pass an MOT before they take part in the final race.

The rounds typically used to test your mini racer is as follows:

  • SPEED SLALOM
  • TRAFFIC LIGHT BURN-OFF
  • HILL CLIMB
  • GRAND PRIX FINALE

With the winners announced, teams step up onto the podium to receive their medals and bubbly. Be warned though, this is normally sprayed over the crowd in true F1 winning style. Soap Box Derby offers teams a unique themed experience where everyone can get stuck in and involved. The designs and costumes are always hilarious, as are the actual karts. It’s an ideal experience for teams to relax and naturally engage with each other, as well as promoting all the core ingredients of positive FUN teamwork.

Optional Upgrades (Please state these in your enquiry comments):

  • Venue Finding Needed – POA
  • Meeting Room – Before/After the Event – POA
  • Accomodation – POA
  • Refreshments – POA
  • Branding – POA
  • Additional Prizes – POA
  • Center the event around Core Values, just let us know what these are! – POA
  • Run in a different format, i.e. no teams – POA

What are the benefits of this experience?

  • Morale Boosting
  • Communication
  • Working in smaller groups
  • Collaboration
  • Logic Skills
  • Thinking outside the box (quite literally!)
  • Challenges
  • Leadership

Space / Venue Requirements

  • We will need a large outdoor space, half a football pitch size minimum!
  • Power may be needed for groups over 40+

Included in the Experience

  • Team pit / build zones
  • Design & parts workshop
  • Team tool kits
  • Costumes & creative material
  • Race overalls and helmets
  • Themed courses & marshals

Important Information

  • Activity is available UK wide, please enquire for more locations
  • Outdoor only activity
  • Time may vary depending on group size, but is roughly 2.5 hours
  • Price dependent on group size, enquire for more details

Booking and Cancellation Terms

Full payment is required upon booking. If you then choose to cancel your event, your entitlement to a refund depends on the amount of notice you give us.

  • More than 52 weeks 100%
  • From 13 up to and including 52 weeks 75%
  • From 43 days up to and including 12 weeks 50%
  • From zero business days up to and including 42 business days 0% (no refund of Charges)
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FAQs

How long does the Soap Box Derby last for?

This completely depends on group size usually, however typical run time is between 2-3 hours.

What size groups can be catered for?

All group sizes are welcome but we do require a minimum booking of 10 people.

What happens if it rains on the event day?

Well a bit of rain can increase the fun, however if the forecast is particular unpleasant you need not to worry, we will discuss contingency plans with you before to ensure we can meet the objectives of the day.

What are the benefits of the Soap Box Derby?

  • Creativity & innovation
  • Planning & communication
  • Teamwork & collaboration
  • Something for everyone
  • Sharing ideas & information
  • Fun, interactive experience

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