The weekend of the race is almost here.

The weekend of the race is almost here.

Find out what we have in store!.

Saturday 2nd September

Party night at the Plough

  • 19:30 pm - 23:00 pm There will be a disco by DJ Tony in the Plough carpark




Sunday 3rd September - race day

Registration of Soap Box Carts

Graystones, St Peter’s Street

  • 10:00 am - 11:20 am

Registration of vehicles, scrutineering and racers briefing

Parade of Carts

  • 11:40 am

Starting at Graystones and moving to the John Barleycorn

Duxford Soap Box Derby Races

The John Barleycorn, Moorfield Road

  • 12:00 Noon Children’s Race
    • Race one: 4-7 and 8-11 year olds
    • Race two: 12-15 year olds
    • Children’s race winner presentations
  • 1:30pm Adult’s Race
    • The Phill Hill Cup

… And Finish

The Plough, St Peter’s Street

  • 2pm onwards
    • Presentation of awards
    • Live music from The Spree and Duck Orange
    • Auction and raffle draw
    • Hog roast, burgers and ice cream on sale


In the days leading up to race day the Plough will be selling a special Soap Box Derby beer brewed for us by Everards. A donation from each pint sold will be made to the Soap Box Derby.