Longridge Soap Box Derby under starter’s orders this Sunday

Longridge Soap Box Derby has been a huge success. Pic credit: Longridge Soap Box Derby.

Longridge Soap Box Derby is returning this Sunday (15 September) for the third running of the event.

The event will see up to 30 teams take to Berry Lane and test their nerves and driving skills as they head down the steep road at the heart of Longridge.

Supported by a range of local businesses, including main sponsor Raymond James Ribble Valley, the event has become a huge crowd favourite since its inception in 2022.

In a statement on the event website, it sets out the plans for Sunday: “The Soap Box Derby is a free to attend event, aiming to bring all manner of thrills and spills to our great town and is being brought to you by local charity, St Catherine’s Hospice, together with the help of Love Longridge (a not-for-profit business group which aims to support commerce in Longridge)

”This is the third year for Longridge Soap Box Derby and will see a racetrack being built down Berry Lane for the enjoyment of families near and far.

“There will be food, music, entertainment picnic facilities and, above all, the race teams who are bringing all of their design skills and creativity together for your enjoyment.”

The event runs from 10am to 5pm and more information is available here.

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