Not to be confused with the youth soapbox derby, Red Bull Soapbox Race is a global race for amateur drivers, which is fueled by creativity and competitive fun – not to mention the need for speed. This unique non-motorized racing event challenges both experienced racers and first-timers alike to design and build outrageous, human-powered soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.

How much imagination do you have? Red Bull Soapbox Race vehicles range from realistic replicas to anything the imagination can conjure up. Past cars have included a piano, a baby carriage, a rodeo clown, a massive cob of corn, a jail cell and the Golden Gate Bridge. To gain more showmanship points, participants often wear outrageous costumes, act out skits, and create their own music soundtracks for the race.

Red Bull has produced more than 40 Soapbox Races around the world - from Australia to South Africa, Helsinki to St. Louis, and Jamaica to Italy. The first Red Bull Soapbox Race was held in Brussels in 2000. This year Red Bull Soapbox Race will take place in Atlanta and Dallas in the US.

There are still things in this world that are free! Free to the public and participants.

Teams are chosen based on information they provide on the Red Bull Soapbox Race Application. A special event committee reviews each application and picks the approximately 40 teams based on applications that display craft creativity, technical feasibility of the craft build, craft safety and adherence to regulation guidelines.

Teams will be judged on three criteria: speed, creativity and showmanship. All soapboxes must be human powered, meaning no engines or external energy sources are allowed. Pre-fabricated cars are not accepted. All vehicles must be less than six-feet wide and seven-feet tall, less than 20 feet in length and no more than seven inches from the ground. All cars must weigh no more than 176 lbs. (not including the driver). Drivers must be at least 18 years old.

WINNING IS ITS OWN REWARD, BUT WE STILL LIKE TO GIVE PRIZES

For Red Bull Soapbox Race Atlanta, 1st Place will be treated to a once-in-a-lifetime experience for the whole team. Ride along in an off-road truck with Red Bull athlete Bryce Menzies, the 2011 SCORE Trophy Truck and TORC Pro-2 Champion. Or share the cab with Red Bull athlete Ricky Johnson, 2011 TORC Pro-4 Champion. The winners will also be guests of Team Menzies at the TORC Race in Charlotte in July of 2012.

2nd Place will receive a day of professional high performance driving instruction on a closed professional course for all team members.

3rd Place will receive a day at your local go-cart track for all team members. This experience includes food, drinks and racing time for you and a guest (10 total).

Winners of the People’s Choice Award will receive a private showing of the Red Bull Soapbox Race video at a hometown Red Bull account for the team and 20 of their friends.

Approximately 40 teams are selected to compete.