Barrow’s Soapbox Derby will return later this year – and teams are being encouraged to enter.
The race will take place in the town centre on August 19.
The event, organised by Barrow BID and sponsored by BAE Systems, will run from the top of Dalton Road, with karts hurtling down the 340m course to the finish line by the Derby Inn at the bottom of Dalton Road.
Spectators will be able to line the street to watch the racing action and cheer for their favourite teams.
After feedback from previous events, this year Barrow BID have switched race operators, with Marshals North West taking over responsibility for the racing element of the event.
It runs some of the largest motor racing events in the North West and has run soapbox races in other areas, most recently in Longridge.
Barrow BID will bring all other aspects of the event in-house, allowing it to use local businesses Local community radio station CandoFM will provide the event commentary, with Barrow-based hire firm Larkin Engineering Services supplying safety barriers and apprentices at Furness College providing engineering support.
New to this year’s event will be the addition of new course obstacles, including a splash zone, sponsored by GrimefightersUK, which competitors will have to carefully negotiate to make it over the finish line in the fastest time possible.
There will also be prizes awarded for other categories such as the most innovative cart design and best turned-out soapbox crew.
To enter a team in the event, visit https://barrowbid.co.uk/soapbox/
