Red Bull Soapbox Race Downtown Los Angeles Saturday, May 21
Posted: Mon May 16, 2011 8:21 pm
When & Where
Red Bull Soapbox Race will speed into Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, May 21, 2011.
The event begins at 11:00 a.m., allowing spectators to explore Pit Row, where you can check out the soapboxes and meet the teams!
The first race is at 1:00 p.m. and the final race will take place about 3:15 p.m., with an awards ceremony immediately following.
Location
Downtown Los Angeles
Pit Row is on S. Grand Avenue near W. 3rd Street.
The race course roars down Grand and takes a fierce left onto W. 5th Street.
The concessions and beer garden are located in the parking lot on the corner of 5th and S. Olive Street.
There is also a FREE photo booth and additional concession stands in Pershing Square Park.
Entry Fee
The event is 100% FREE to the public and open to all ages.
The competition, however, is closed and teams have already been selected.
The event is standing room only along the course so get there early to reserve a spot!
If you choose to a stand along the course, you CAN have the following:
* Regular-size/unframed backpacks
* Sealed water bottles
* Binoculars
* Personal cameras
If you choose to a stand along the course, you CANNOT have the following:
* Umbrellas
* Coolers
* Baby Strollers
* Portable/collapsible chair
* Framed or large backpacks
* Glass containers
* Pets
* Bicycles (If bikes are locked to the event fencing, the locks will be cut off and the bikes will be confiscated by LAPD. For your convenience, there is a FREE bike valet in Pershing Square Park.)
What you can expect on site
* The chance to text vote on your favorite car for the People’s Choice Award
* Celebrity judges handing out scores to all of the teams
* Fun! Excitement! Crashes!
PLEASE NOTE: Red Bull Soapbox Race takes place on the city streets of Los Angeles and all Municipal, State and Federal laws apply to all spectators.
http://www.redbullsoapboxusa.com/default.aspx
Here is a video of the last Soapbox race in L.A. in 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDsSIo7FAcA
Red Bull Soapbox Race will speed into Downtown Los Angeles on Saturday, May 21, 2011.
The event begins at 11:00 a.m., allowing spectators to explore Pit Row, where you can check out the soapboxes and meet the teams!
The first race is at 1:00 p.m. and the final race will take place about 3:15 p.m., with an awards ceremony immediately following.
Location
Downtown Los Angeles
Pit Row is on S. Grand Avenue near W. 3rd Street.
The race course roars down Grand and takes a fierce left onto W. 5th Street.
The concessions and beer garden are located in the parking lot on the corner of 5th and S. Olive Street.
There is also a FREE photo booth and additional concession stands in Pershing Square Park.
Entry Fee
The event is 100% FREE to the public and open to all ages.
The competition, however, is closed and teams have already been selected.
The event is standing room only along the course so get there early to reserve a spot!
If you choose to a stand along the course, you CAN have the following:
* Regular-size/unframed backpacks
* Sealed water bottles
* Binoculars
* Personal cameras
If you choose to a stand along the course, you CANNOT have the following:
* Umbrellas
* Coolers
* Baby Strollers
* Portable/collapsible chair
* Framed or large backpacks
* Glass containers
* Pets
* Bicycles (If bikes are locked to the event fencing, the locks will be cut off and the bikes will be confiscated by LAPD. For your convenience, there is a FREE bike valet in Pershing Square Park.)
What you can expect on site
* The chance to text vote on your favorite car for the People’s Choice Award
* Celebrity judges handing out scores to all of the teams
* Fun! Excitement! Crashes!
PLEASE NOTE: Red Bull Soapbox Race takes place on the city streets of Los Angeles and all Municipal, State and Federal laws apply to all spectators.
http://www.redbullsoapboxusa.com/default.aspx
Here is a video of the last Soapbox race in L.A. in 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDsSIo7FAcA