Soapbox derby returns to raise cash for charities

A Krazy Races soapbox racer hurtles through the streets of Wolverhampton

A free-to-attend soapbox derby is to return to Wolverhampton later this year, with an ambition to raise thousands of pounds for good causes.

Krazy Races will return to the city for its third outing on 1 September.

Organisers say they are on the lookout for up to 40 teams to participate in the races, in front of an anticipated audience of up to 20,000 spectators.

Last year's event raised nearly £20,000 for charity, organisers said.

Organisers say up to 40 teams can take part in the knockout-style competition

"A massive part of our event is raising money for local charities," said the company's founder, Sarah Belcher.

"We have been inundated with locals and businesses asking for us to return and we are so excited to see what the Krazy Wolverhampton teams and businesses come up with," she added.

Danny Scoffin, head of brand and strategic development at Krazy Races, said the company was grateful for the support it had been shown in the city previously.

He said: "We've had the pleasure of witnessing some remarkable teams with designs from Back to The Future, Batman and everything in between."

The race is structured in a knockout-style format and helps raise funds for local charities.

City of Wolverhampton Council hopes it will bring people into the city and boost local shops and services.

The company behind the event also organises soapbox races in Crewe, Shrewsbury, Lincoln, Stockport and Warrington.

Applications to take part in the race are open now, with entries available online.