Sunday 15th September 2024, Barlows proudly entered a team to represent the Barlows Foundation in the Farndon Soapbox Derby, a fantastic gravity soapbox racing event held in the heart of the community.
The Setting
Farndon the backdrop to where this event was held, is a neighbouring Cheshire village to Malpas where Barlows was founded. This event was a wonderful opportunity to give back to the local community that provided the foundation for our growth into what we are today. It was truly fantastic! It allowed us to deepen our connection within the community and demonstrate our continued commitment to the people who have supported us from the beginning.
Team Barlows
The Farndon Soapbox Derby isn’t just about speed—it’s also a celebration of creative design. Though we entered at the last minute and had limited time for planning, Rich Hamer and Luke Ellis came up with a fun idea. With Halloween approaching and our driver dressed as a pink rabbit, they suggested we dress as scary rabbits and chase the kart down the track. Initially, we were a bit sceptical, but it turned out to be a fantastic idea!
With a last-minute driver change from Dave Broderick to Mark Holden, it was fortunate that Rich Morris was there to offer some valuable advice. Despite the pouring rain, our first run clocked in at a respectable time. The tough conditions made the race especially challenging, but luckily Charlton Motors – Team 55 – were on hand to make some key modifications to the kart, ensuring we were in the best position to tackle both the elements and the demanding course. We clocked a fastest time of 2.28 a great time considering the conditions and it being many of the teams first taste of a soapbox race!
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