Red Bull Soapbox Race

If you aren't at the Oktoberfest in Campbell on the 18th and will be in San Francisco, maybe you should stop by Dolores Park and watch the Red Bull Soapbox Race. There will be 39 teams participating in the race and starts at 1pm on Dolores Street and 21st Street in the Mission District. The park will be set up like any other festival with drinks and food stands. It's a first-come first serve basis with finding spots to watch the race so you might want to get there a little early. As with any other event in the city, try to take public transportation so you don't have deal with the hassle of parking and you're doing your part to be "green."

What exactly is a Red Bull Soapbox Race? Their website says:

Not to be confused with the youth soapbox derby, Red Bull Soapbox Race is a national race for amateur drivers, which is fueled by creativity and competitive fun - not to mention the need for speed. This unique non-motorized racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous, human-powered soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.

For more information go to www.redbullsoapboxusa.com

Date: October 18th, 2008

The sidelines open at 11am and the first race is at 1pm. The award ceremony is scheduled to be around 3:30pm so you might still have time to make it to Oktoberfest Day 1.

Below is a clip from this year's race, thanks to YouTube user decroan.