Hopes are high for 'biggest soapbox race yet'

The organisers of an annual high-speed soapbox race have said this year's event will be the biggest yet.

The Humber Bridge Soapbox Derby was first held in 2012 and returned last year after being put on hold during the Covid-19 pandemic.

The free-to-attend event, being held on 15 June, will see teams compete in handmade karts, tackling a course featuring chicanes and obstacles.

Since the inaugural event, more than £100,000 has been raised for local charities.

This year's race has attracted 20 entries so far, and the Hull 4 Heroes charity - which organises the event - said it expected more teams to compete on the day.

"It's shaping up really well. Last year we had thousands of people watching throughout the day and we're expecting more teams, so it'll be really good," founder Paul Matson told the BBC.

"We've changed things up for this year and there will be a new course so it'll be exciting for those who have never seen it before.

"The teams come up with some beautiful creations with loads of different styles. So much work goes into it and it looks spectacular for anyone that turns out."

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