Red Bull Soap Box Races - Downtown Los Angeles Sept 26, 2009

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Location: 5th & Grand, Downtown Los Angeles

Event Time: Pits Open 11am, First Race 1pm
Event DetailsOn September 26 there will be at least two streets in Los Angeles free from the usual gridlocked traffic.  Grand Avenue and 5th Street in Downtown will be reconfigured into wide-open raceways as the Red Bull Soapbox Race screeches into town. This non-motorized racing event,which is free to the public, invites gear heads and adrenaline junkies alike to break out their toolboxes and build outrageous human-powered vehicles designed to thrill the masses.  

The wacky event will feature a field of more than 40 hand-made soapbox racers, driven by men and women daring enough to brave steep drops, a 90° turn and scary speeds in pursuit of achieving glory.  But this race is far from your stereotypical childhood derby, and these are no ordinary vehicles!  Angelenos can keep their eyes peeled for a giant nose, a bunk bed, a time-traveling DeLorean, Pac-Man, an Aztec temple and more zooming down Grand Ave and taking a sharp turn onto 5th Street next to Pershing Square Park.

Please note: The registration deadline for the Red Bull Soapbox Race was July 17, and registration is closed and the final lineup of teams is set. There will be no walk-up entries admitted to the race. But please come down to watch and enjoy this FREE event!

Event Day Information
11:00am - Pits open for soapbox viewing
12:30pm - Opening ceremonies
1:00pm   - Race begins


Getting There
The event area is sure to be crowded, so public transit or car pooling are suggested - this saves traffic headaches and adds to the adventure of the day. There is also parking available in Downtown, including large parking lots on Hill St. between 2nd and 4th. View the Event Map or Transportation Information.


Event Site Rules
- Place al litter in receptacles
- Place all recycling and compost in the designated containers throughout the venue
- No tents or canopies allowed
- No glass containers allowed
- No selling of food or other items
- No public alcoholic beverages per City laws
- Absolutely no drugs or illegal substances allowed on City property
- No weapons

Additional On-Site Services
- Food and Beverage concessions will be available on-site (cash only)
- ATM


Street Closures
Red Bull Soapbox Race is taking over the streets of Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, September 26th.  
Expect closures surrounding Grand Ave and 5th Street starting on Friday night and lasting throughout the day on Saturday.