Thousands turned out on Sunday as Yesler Way was transformed from a run-of-the-mill street into a fast-paced soapbox derby track. Over thirty teams participated in the Red Bull sponsored event, which saw carts weave through twists, turns, and jumps at speeds of over 40mph. Get a taste of the craziness below but be sure to check out the slideshow as well, it’s action-packed!
A cart hurtles through a jump on the course.
Runaway-bride gets her start during the track.
Pulling into the final stretch, a cart makes the turn onto Second ave.
Ready to roll, a cart driver takes one final look at his teammates before getting the push.
Ready to roll, a cart driver takes one final look at his teammates before getting the push.
Continue on for the rest of the gallery for more!
and spills.
Tens-of thousands turned out to watch the thrills…
…and the course claimed a number of the racers (though no one was injured).
Not every car was up to the challenge,
before coming to an end on 2nd ave.
…and around gigantic curved ramp
over epic jumps…
sending drives careening downhill hrough a series of turns,
The track started at Yesler & 8th on a big ramp,
Over 30 teams participated in the 14th annual event, bringing out a range of colorful characters…
While others reminded (mocked, maybe?) of us things we might prefer to forget…
Some had dual parts (these guys sadly didn’t make it far).
…to disc brakes.
Racers had everything from hydraulics…
The vehicles, like the characters that drove them, were far from rull-of-the-mill soapbox racers.
(Yes, you guessed it, Jimmy piloted a scale replica of his hydroplane down the course.)
…to actual unlimited-class hydroplane driver Jimmy Shame.
zooming chickens to…
…to MJ dolls,
…from Mr. Potato head…
