SpaceKidHeadCup: Annual Soapbox Race Set to Take Place on 1 May in the Windmühlenstraße

All drivers must register between 10 am and 12 noon to ensure that the race can begin promptly at 1 pm. Soapboxes can compete in both speed and creativity in two rounds and will be judged by a jury. Prizes will be awarded to the winners directly after the race at around 4 pm. A colourful audience of students, Weimar citizens, spectators —some who have travelled from far and wide, will undoubtedly flank the route once again.

Anyone is is still interested in building a soapbox can join the workshop on Saturday 27 April and Sunday 28 April starting at 10 am. Visitors will be introduced to the secret world of soapboxes in the courtyard behind the Van de Velde Building (Geschwister-Scholl-Straße 7) where they can unleash their creativity and build little speedsters and rockets on wheels. The event is intended to provide all ambitious racing teams who do not have access to a hobby cellar or workshop the chance to take part in the competition. A standard set of tools will be available and materials provided.

As a perfect cap off to the day, everyone is invited to the celebratory party beginning at 9 pm. This will be held in the Alten Speicher in the north of Weimar. A special thanks this year goes to the children and staff at Weimar’s campus.kinder day care centre, who contributed artwork for this year’s event. 

SpaceKidHeadCup
Wednesday, 1 May 2024
Soapbox registration: 10 am to 12 noon
TÜV inspection: shortly before the race begins
Start: 1 pm
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Celebratory party beginning at 9 pm
Location:
Alter Speicher
Rießner Straße 10
99427 Weimar

TÜV »Speed« category:

• Helmet mandatory
• Proof of braking and steering capability
• Maximum weight of soapbox: 100kg

TÜV »Style« category:

• Helmet mandatory for anyone under 18
• Proof of braking and steering capability
• Drivers must be able to lift their soapboxes
• This category is based more on the look/performance/fun than on speed

Tips for drivers:

• Wheels should have a diameter of at least 15 cm
• The maximum height of the vehicle is 2 m
• Confetti is strictly prohibited!
• Parents are responsible for the functionality of their children’s vehicles