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Crashes, breakdowns and bumper crowds as soapbox derby delivers thrills and spills

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23.09.2025

More than 60 teams brought their hand-built creations to race down the hill to the seafront for the Hunstanton Soap Box Derby.

Sarah Roan from second-placed Birkin's Girls makes light work of the chicane(Image: Chris Bishop)

Designs ranged from the stripped-down to the bizarre, as they made their way to the starting line.

Thousands lived up along Greevegate, The Green and LeStrange Terrace as the races got under way.

A competitor takes off from the ramp(Image: Chris Bishop)

Karts were launched on their travels by a hefty push from team mates(Image: Chris Bishop)

Several carts topped 20mph and there were several thrills and........

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