Dan and Annika share a passion for engineering and asking big questions. On seeing the Bordon Soapbox Race in 2023, they asked “why can’t we do that?”- and so they did!

Dan and 8-year-old Annika, from Upper Froyle, are a father-daughter team. They have designed and made the soapbox racer with a little help from their engineering friends (and Annika’s little brother, Oscar).

Dan is the director of Delts XD, a 3D scanning and Engineering company based in Basingstoke. He has always involved his daughter Annika in his engineering projects, including the build of their house, fixing the car and other fun stuff! After seeing the Bordon Soapbox Race, their next project was chosen…

Im Carla , and I am the owner and face of Dolly pots mobile ceramics,   I started my little business 6 years ago and its become bigger than I ever Imagined, Its named after my very special hairless sphynx cat,  Dolly .

I love my job , meeting new people and making special keepsakes to treasure forever. 

Ceramics painting has no age limit , anyone can do it and if it makes people happy , im happy! 

Everyone in Bordon and surrounding area have supported me for day one,  my community is amazing,  so I give back twice a year by making and hiding 300 ceramic shapes for everyone to find and keep . 

This is the second year for me . And many people have help but mainly my partner and my epic dad. The 1st year I made my kart into a cat ... as I love cats,  and this year I have done it as another one of my loves .... and if you know, you know !!

Let's hope i get down the hill in my kart, wheels attached! 

Bring it on !!

Greatham Primary School PTA - here to enhance the children’s fun at school and support the school in creating a positive and accessible environment for all. 

We are Green watch from Farnborough airport fire service taking our trusty soapbox out on its third race after surviving Farnham 2019 and Bordon 2023 soapbox races!

Looking forward to another great day and racing again !

Green watch.

A little bit about our team.

We are team Better Late Than Never.

Team no 9.

About our team, Alex Watts is the builder and driver and at 76 one of the 

   older competitors and assisted by long time friend of over 55 years

   Peter Burge.

Started soap box racing in 2019 at the great Farnham event. We did 

   Bordon in 2023. After that we built what you see us racing today.

   For 2025 we have modified and fitted front disc brakes and will be 

   raced 4 times this year.

In 2025 we are raising money for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice by doing 

   4 events and our aim is to try and finish in the top ten on all 4.

So far Westbury White Horse in May finished 7th even after a big spin 

   and roll over at 25mph plus on run 3.

Burghfield in June, finished 4th and this was being was being filmed 

   all day to be shown on  Free View, Sky, Virgin etc.

TODAY BORDON and who knows.

Our aim is to have fun and we hope everyone enjoys this amazing 

  event.

Our motto is You're never too old to go soap box racing

We are team iconic bricks racing the course for the second time . Last time we pulled a caravan this time it’s inspired by a Lego racer. We are very lucky to be supported by iconic bricks ,Bordon men’s shed and MD dance who will be wowing you with their dancing talents on the start line .We are local to Bordon and wanted to make sure our team showcases our local area .

The build is always a big part of the challenge and look forward to showing it off on the day .

BTE Automotive – Celebrating 35 Years!

Proudly established in 1990, BTE Automotive is celebrating 35 years as Bordon’s trusted hub for all things automotive including MOTs, servicing, diagnostic and vehicle repairs. 

Family-run and community-driven, BTE has grown alongside the town, supporting generations of local motorists with honest advice, expert workmanship, and a friendly, no-nonsense approach.

We’re passionate about delivering quality service with a personal touch. As long-time 

supporters of local events and initiatives, we’re thrilled to once again be part of the Bordon Soapbox, a fantastic celebration of community spirit, creativity, and good old-fashioned fun.

Here’s to the next 35 years on the road with you!

Our dedicated team at Total Mobility Portsmouth cares deeply about our clients. We are committed to providing exceptional service and support, helping you navigate the Motability scheme and find the best solutions for your mobility needs.

Why

We’re entering the 2025 Bordon Soapbox Derby to bring people together, have fun, and raise awareness of the Woolmer Forest Timebank. Our mission is to build stronger, more connected communities through the simple act of people exchanging skills and time.

This event is a perfect fit for us—it’s about teamwork, creativity, and supporting each other, just like our Timebank. It’s also a great way to shine a light on what we do, reach new members, and remind people that community spirit is still alive and thriving in our local area. Plus, it’s going to be brilliant fun!

Who

Our team is made up of  3 Woolmer Forest Timebank members, who were strangers before this project and have since become friends. With more in common than just our soapbox

Our driver will be Nicky a passionate Timebanker who has been involved in many local projects and is always up for a challenge. The support crew will include Ben and Ollie a team of builders, creators, and encouragers who’ve come together to make this happen.

By week, we are skilled mortgage & insurance brokers. By weekend, we are less skilled, aspiring soap box racers.

Following the generosity of some great local companies, we are proud to be using our race entry to raise money for Phyllis Tuckwell Hospice.

When we're not hurtling down hills in our homemade soap box, we're helping the people of Hampshire and Surrey with expert advice in the following areas:

RESIDENTIAL MORTGAGES

First Time Buyer Mortgages

Home Movers & Remortgages

Mortgages for the Self-Employed

Complex Income & Large Loans

Bridging Finance

Later Life Lending

MORTGAGES FOR INVESTORS

Buy to Let & Limited Company Buy to Let

HMO & Multi-Unit Mortgages

Holiday Let Mortgages

Portfolio Mortgages

Bridging, Development Finance & Commercial Mortgages

INSURANCES TO PROTECT WHAT MATTERS MOST

Life Insurance

Critical Illness Cover

Income Protection

Business Protection

Get in touch if we can assist you at all. Enjoy the race! 

For all your vehicular installations we are your friendly place to go

Get ready to meet your local Community Charity! Whitehill & Bordon Community Trust. We live and breathe our motto: "from the community, for the community." Our mission is to enrich local life by delivering fantastic events and projects, ensuring our community venues thrive, and providing crucial support through the local Food Bank. This year, we're revving up for some serious fun! We've joined forces with our friends at Mercers Community Project CIC to enter the exhilarating 2025 Soapbox race. Wish us luck – and we'll see you at the finishing line! 

Quite simply 3 blokes, who like a beer, and thought building a soapbox would be the ideal excuse. So, after the success (or lack there of) of the Yellow Peril in 2023, both Stu and Paul couldn't let the opportunity pass to this time push James down Chalet Hill, letting him experience the feeling of hurtling down Chalet Hill in something hand made by 3 plonkers, hoping both he and the kart remain in one piece.

We are team 30, We’re Gerwen Nowhere, inspired by multiple darts world champion Michael Van Gerwen. We have tried to recreate his dart as our kart and all 6 of us will be doing our best impression of the great sportsman. 

We decided our driver (Dave Wilebore) by doing a go karting race at one of our stag do’s and having been the winner out of the 6, he will be taking the drivers seat. 

Cannot wait for the race day, we might need some factor 50 on our bald caps 😉😂

I love engineering projects and a bit of speed. We made 3rd place 11 years ago and I want that 1st!

Helping Hounds is a dog charity dedicated to finding the perfect home for

every dog. Entirely volunteer managed and run, our kennels are based in

Grayshott, with a network of fosterers in the surrounding area.

https://www.helpinghoundshampshire.com/

Mike Winfield and Will Sheppard.  Two best mates, local tradesmen competing in the soapbox to show our children that you really can do anything if you put your mind to it. They make us proud every day, this is our opportunity to make them proud as well.

Sponsored by WM Building  

Driven by Stuart Rustell from Think Driving School and Wayne Vessey from WM Building on behalf of 1st Blackmoor, Bordon and Whitehill Scouts. 

We are a local Scout group run by volunteer leaders on behalf of children of the surrounding area. 

Squirrels for age 4-6

Beavers for age 6-8

Cubs for age 8-10 1/2

Scouts for age 10 1/2 - 14 

Today the group are helping to run the Scalextric event in conjunction with Think Scalextric Events and Magnetic Racing at the shed for their “Fundraising Activity Badge” so please come along and have a go on the track to set your fastest time. 

It’s only £2 a go. 

Can you get your name on the top of the leader board?

If the soapbox looks familiar it was dressed up in a Willy Wonka theme for the last race down Chalet Hill. This year we have made some mechanical adjustments and attempted to make it look like a Formula 1 race car. It has been decorated by the kids from the group with multi coloured hand prints and is in the groups colour scheme of Black, White and Red. Obviously we are looking to break records this year. 

The Kids from Beavers, Cubs and Scouts have had a go at piloting the soapbox and it’s safe to say they approve. 

George from Beavers says “It’s so fast and cool” 

Harry from Cubs says “It’s going to be the fastest one there and it’s going to win!” 

We would like to grow the numbers of the group but to do so we need to recruit more leaders. Are you over 18 and could you spare a couple of hours a week to help out? If so we would love to hear from you. Being a Scout leader involves guiding and mentoring youth members through the Scouting program, organizing activities, and fostering a positive and safe environment. It's a role that requires commitment, leadership skills, and a passion for helping young people develop. 

If you are interested in joining as a squirrel, beaver, cub, scout or even a leader then please see the following link and get in touch: https://www.scouts.org.uk/groups/12141993?loc=Gu359bw&slug=1st-blackmoor,-bordon-and-whitehill

Driver: Adam Pett 

The F1 Mollies Patisserie car is sponsored by Mollies Patisserie who provide home baked cakes, afternoon tea’s and sharing lunch platters all delivered direct to your door from their Bordon base. In fact, Mollies Patisserie is the most local of all entries being only 50 yards from the track finish line. Mel the master baker and her husband Doug (the logistic delivery driver) look forward to hearing all the cheers as Adam (Doug’s sisters daughter’s boyfriend) navigates his way down the track. Adam and Doug built the kart based off a wheelie bin and some old steel tables. Overall the kart is well worth a Hollywood handshake ! Please check out the Mollies Patisserie stall in the car park near the start line. Thanks to Woody (Kart Design Director), Fiona (Creative Designer), Zoe (choreographer) and of course Adam (Chief mechanic and Driver). Adam is another local Bordon lad, working within the Woolmer Trading Estate. Thank you to all involved in organising the day. 

We are the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bordon.  Our team consists of Luker Clark our chief designer and builder and brains , Paul Kosinski the official  fearless driver and supporting team members Father John and Deacon Kim.  We decided to get involved with this much loved community event and spread the word about our church which also resides in the centre of this community.