The 2011 Richards Castle Soap Box Derby will be held on Sunday July 10th on Hanway Common, near Ludlow in Shropshire.

The course is 550m in length, with a vertical drop of 50m and gives speeds up to 45mph. Full details at richardscastlesoapbox.co.uk.

Ian Astley, of Bishopstone Racing Motors, is the undisputed champion of the Richards Castle Soap Box, having competed in every one since racing began in 2004. After announcing his retirement, Mr Astley, who is in his 70s, has asked the committee to sell his kart, which has never been defeated.

Full details here and here.

The 2010 Richards Castle Soap Box Derby will be held on Sunday July 11th on Hanway Common, near Ludlow in Shropshire.

The course is 550m in length, with a vertical drop of 50m and gives speeds up to 45mph. Full details at richardscastlesoapbox.co.uk.

The SCA is not associated with this event in any way. If you have any questions about the event, please contact the organisers directly.