The ‘not to be missed’ Longridge event returned to the town.
Thousands of spectators came from all over the Ribble Valley and beyond to cheer on the weird, wacky and wonderful SoapBox entrants, who can enjoy watching carefully crafted karts being hurtled down a track which will consist of chicanes, jumps, water features and more.
This is the second year for Longridge SoapBox Derby and saw a racetrack being built down Berry Lane for the enjoyment of families near and far. There was food, music, entertainment picnic facilities and, above all, the race teams.
These were the scenes at the event.
. Longridge Soap Box Derby
This was the scene as the Longridge Soap Box Derby brought the crowds to Berry Lane. Photo: Neil Cross
. Longridge Soap Box Derby 2023
All sorts of vehicles took to the course in the Longridge Soap Box Derby. Photo: Neil Cross
. Longridge Soap Box Derby
It certainly wasn't all smooth going for some in the Longridge Soap Box Derby. Photo: Neil Cross
1. Longridge Soap Box Derby
This was the scene as the Longridge Soap Box Derby brought the crowds to Berry Lane. Photo: Neil Cross
2. Longridge Soap Box Derby 2023
All sorts of vehicles took to the course in the Longridge Soap Box Derby. Photo: Neil Cross
3. Longridge Soap Box Derby
It certainly wasn't all smooth going for some in the Longridge Soap Box Derby. Photo: Neil Cross
4. Longridge Soap Box Derby
No wonder crash helmets were essential for the drivers in the Longridge Soap Box Derby. Photo: Neil Cross