White Horse Soapbox Derby returns for 2024
A wind powered S.T.E.M event at the top of the Westbury White Horse
Posted 3 weeks ago
The South West's Primary Engineering Event
One of the gnarliest, most technical and bendy Soapbox tracks in the country. The White Horse Soapbox Derby is a challenging event for competitors, incredibly entertaining for spectators, and the perfect introduction to STEM for young people, and the young at heart.
Event Theme and Location
The Westbury White Horse
The Westbury White Horse
The site of the White Horse Soapbox is below an Iron age Hill Fort, an early example of Historical Engineering. The ridged defences would have protected the round houses, granaries and stores of inhabitants 2,000 years ago.
The event is placed on the iconic Westbury White Horse site, with a large event field, parking and, of course, soapbox track. This year we are focusing on Wind Power, challenging schools, exhibitors and stakeholders to bring examples of wind power on the day.
Team Themes
Team Themes
Every White Horse Soapbox Team will be asked to follow a ‘Historical Engineering’ theme when decorating their vehicle.
This can range anywhere from Viking Ships to the Pyramids. As long as it’s Historical Engineering, It works!
Focus on Wind Power
Focus on Wind Power
The focus of the White Horse Soapbox Derby and STEM Fair is Wind Power in 2024. It's so important to think about engineering with an environmental context, not just in a wider climate way but also in the way we design, produce and consume things within society.
We have challenged primary schools and local stakeholders to come up with their own interpretations of Wind Power this year. Let's see what they come up with !
Focus on the Environment
Focus on the Environment
Westbury and the surrounding area is beautiful and we want to keep it that way, plus it's so important to set a good example for the next generation of young people when it comes to being proactive environmentally.
Single use plastics will be banned for all traders. Shuttle services will be provided to the public and car pooling will be encouraged. Waste management will be implemented to recycle as much of the event waste as possible
Course Stats
The Steepest and Most Challenging Course in the UK, winding (hurtling) down the picturesque chalk escarpment above Westbury, Wiltshire
Course Length
400 Metres
Average Gradient
8.4%
Max Gradient
18.4%
Top Speed
50kph
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