RED BULL SOAPBOX RACE RETURNS TO COLORADO
Red Bull Soapbox Race, the world’s wildest downhill race, will return to Denver, Colo. for the first time in 18 years to Empower Field at Mile High on Saturday, June 13. Marking the third Red Bull Soapbox Race in the Centennial State, the iconic contest will challenge teams and their homemade soapbox cars to a winding race at the iconic Empower Field at Mile High, with one team coming out on top!
Red Bull Soapbox Race is a world-wide phenomenon that has produced nearly 200 events, challenging teams to push the boundaries of creativity, engineering, and driving skills. The global event made its U.S. debut in 2002 at Empower Field at Mile High and returned for a second stint in 2008 at Red Rocks.
Applications to compete at Red Bull Soapbox Race Denver are now open and will remain open until April 12th. Up to 40 teams will be accepted to participate. For more info on how to apply, visit www.redbull.com/soapboxdenver.
"Denver is a city of dreamers - people who aren’t afraid to take a chance, think big, and build something new. That’s exactly why the Red Bull Soapbox Race is a perfect fit for our community," said Denver Mayor Mike Johnston. "I can’t wait to see Denver’s creativity on full display at Empower Field at Mile High. And who knows, maybe you’ll even spot me out there in a soapbox.”
The Denver competition will host teams of up to five people racing unique, non-motorized soapbox derby cars through curves, steps and obstacles. Not only will participants need to prove their driving skills, but they’ll also need to showcase their creativity and showmanship by dressing up in costumes and performing a dance or skit before descending the course.
