Red Bull

Gravity only — vehicles must coast downhill; Initial push at start permitted (typically 3-second team push from start gate); No engines, motors, pedaling, paddles, or stored energy (batteries, springs, etc.)

Each team gets 1 official race run (some events allow 2 runs with best time counted); Pre-race "show" performance at the start line — 30-60 seconds of theatrical content judged separately; Race start: gravity-only descent — pushing permitted at the start, no propulsion during descent

Soapbox vehicle: custom-built, non-motorized; weight limit 100 kg (220 lb); maximum dimensions 1.8 m × 1.8 m × 3 m (height × width × length); maximum 4 wheels; Steering mechanism required (mechanical, hand or foot operated); Functional brakes required (hand-lever or foot-pedal)

Downhill course: typically 400-600 m public street or park slope; substantial gradient (8-15%) for adequate gravity acceleration; Course features: jumps (one or more ramps for theatrical air-time), obstacles (hay bales, tire walls, sometimes water hazards), tight turns + chicanes; Padded crash ba...

Team size: typically 5 people (1 driver + 4 supporters/builders/performers); Driver: must be 18+, valid driving license preferred; medical clearance pre-event; Officials: race director, technical inspectors, judges panel (creativity + showmanship scoring), timing officials, course marshals, on-co...

Each team gets 1 official race run (some events allow 2 runs with best time counted); Pre-race "show" performance at the start line — 30-60 seconds of theatrical content judged separately; Race start: gravity-only descent — pushing permitted at the start, no propulsion during descent

Race time: 50% of total score (fastest = highest race-points); Creativity: 25% of total score (vehicle design, theme execution); Showmanship: 25% of total score (pre-race performance, on-course theatrics)

Failed safety inspection: vehicle rejected; team eliminated from race competition (may still participate in showmanship-only); Stored propulsion / illegal propulsion mechanism: disqualification; Vehicle weight over 100 kg: DQ

Red Bull Soapbox Race is amateur but presents real injury risk — vehicles reach 40-60 km/h downhill with jumps. Mandatory equipment: full-face motorcycle helmet, eye protection, gloves, elbow + knee pads, closed-toe shoes.

Maximum weight 100 kg + driver; Maximum 4 wheels; No vehicles capable of independent propulsion