Who would have thought that a soapbox derby race could be so intense and so much fun? We missed this episode when it happened last summer at the “Red Bull Soapbox Race London 2013“, but nothing escapes the almighty internet…

The trippy-looking 1960s Volkswagen Campervan from team “Hippy Split” attacked the 500-meter course packed with obstacles, jumps and tight corners in style.

Too bad the driver failed at the last jump, just before the finishing line, as the Campervan overturned. Still, that was one helluva race.

By John Halas

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