Red Bull Soapbox Race is an international event in which amateur drivers race homemade soapbox vehicles. Each hand-made machine is fueled by nothing but sheer courage, the force of gravity and perhaps a little Red Bull. This unique, non-motorized racing event challenges both experienced racers and amateurs alike to design and build outrageous soapbox dream machines and compete against the clock in a downhill race.

Teams are judged on speed, creativity and showmanship.

Red Bull Soapbox Race will take place on Windhaven Parkway as it descends from Austin Ranch in The Colony, TX.

Please know there WILL NOT be parking on-site at Red Bull Soapbox Race as all roads are closed at and around the venue.  Access will be restricted to residents only and parking in adjacent neighborhoods will not be available.

There will be off-site parking and complimentary shuttle service offered for those who would like to drive to the event. However, we recommend sharing a ride with friends using Lyft, our rideshare partner.  See more information on the parking and rideshare discount offered in the sections below.

It’s Free!!

There are still some things in this world that are free, Red Bull Soapbox Race Dallas is one of them. This event is free and open to the public.

Soapbox is FREE and open to all ages! We encourage families to attend and bring their children!

Yes, you sure can!

We are happy to share that we have partnered with Lyft as our rideshare partners for the event. Attendees can use the code RBSOAPBOX 25% off their ride to the event.   Lyft will also be adding a “Red Bull Soapbox Race” pin for the rideshare location the day of the event.

You can register here: https://www.lyft.com/invite/RBSOAPBOX

Rideshare usage is strongly encouraged as parking will be off-site, where as rideshare services will be able to drop-off/pick-up adjacent to the event site.  Please know there WILL NOT be parking on-site at Red Bull Soapbox Race as all roads are closed at and around the venue.  Access will be restricted to residents only and parking in adjacent neighborhoods will not be available.

Please know there WILL NOT be parking on-site at Red Bull Soapbox Race as all roads are closed at and around the venue.  Access will be restricted to residents only and parking in adjacent neighborhoods will not be available.

There will be off-site parking and complimentary shuttle service offered for those who would like to drive to the event. However, we recommend sharing a ride with friends using Lyft, our rideshare partner.  See more information on the discount offered above.

Parking Locations:

*Unfortunately, oversized vehicles over 9ft tall and/or 20ft long are unable to be accommodated.  Please utilize the Lyft discount code above as an alternate option.

PRIMARY PARKING LOCATION
(For all vehicles under 7 feet tall, including motorcycles and scooters.  Larger vehicles will be turned away)
The Campus at Legacy West | South Garage
6501 Legacy Drive
Plano, TX

Directions:

If you have mistakenly driven to Austin Ranch and encountered the Midway Rd. and Windhaven Pkwy. road closure:
1.  Continue North on Midway Rd. (It will turn into Tennyson Pkwy).
2.  Turn Left (North) on Communications Pkwy.
3.  Turn Left (West) on Legacy Dr.
4.  Turn Right (North) into The Campus at Legacy West and follow signs to parking in the South Garage

If you are heading North on Dallas North Tollway
(from Dallas, Addison, Richardson, Eastern Plano area):
1.  Exit at Legacy Dr.
2.  Turn Left (West) on Legacy Dr.
3.  Turn Right (North) into The Campus at Legacy West and follow signs to parking in the South Garage

If you are heading South on Dallas North Tollway
(from Frisco, Prosper area):
1.  Exit at Legacy Dr.
2.  Turn Right (West) on Legacy Dr.
3.  Turn Right (North) into The Campus at Legacy West and follow signs to parking in the South Garage

If you are heading South on the Sam Rayburn/TX-121 Tollway
(from Allen, Eastern Frisco area):
1.  Exit toward Parkwood Blvd/Dallas Pkwy
2.  Turn Left (South) on Dallas Pkwy
3.  Turn Right (West) on Legacy Dr.
4.  Turn Right (North) into The Campus at Legacy West and follow signs to parking in the South Garage.

If you are heading North on the Sam Rayburn/TX-121 Tollway
(from DFW Airport, Grapevine, Lewisville, Fort Worth, and Mid-Cities area)
1.  Exit toward Legacy Dr.
2.  Continue straight to Communications Pkwy.
3.  Turn Right (South) on Communications Pkwy.
4.  Turn Right (West) on Water St.
5.  Turn Right (North) into The Campus at Legacy West and follow signs to parking in the South Garage.

OVERSIZED PARKING
(*For Vehicles 7ft to 9ft tall only.  Smaller vehicles will be turned away as space is very limited)
Hawaiian Falls Waterpark
4400 Paige Rd
The Colony, TX 75056

Directions:
Please use Google Maps or Waze for directions to this lot.

During the event week, Windhaven Parkway will experience partial and full closures between Plano Parkway and Midway Road from Wednesday, September 25 to Sunday, September 29.

All residents and businesses along this route will receive road closure schedules, specific access plans and alternate route instructions via their leasing offices or via the mail.  Please anticipate delays.  However, all residents and businesses will have access to 24hrs a day.  Please be sure to have your identification handy for checkpoints.

Road Closure Schedule:
Wed, Sep 25 | Windhaven Parkway
• Westbound open
• Eastbound closed 9:30am – 4:00pm, Plano Pkwy to Saintsbury Rd

Thu, Sep 26 | Windhaven Parkway
• Eastbound open
• Westbound closed 9:30am – 9:30am Friday, (Plano Pkwy to Saintsbury Rd)

Fri, Sep 27 | Windhaven Parkway
• Eastbound and Westbound closed 9:30am – 6:00am Saturday, Plano Pkwy to Saintsbury Rd

Sat Sep 28 | Windhaven Parkway
• Eastbound and Westbound closed 6:00am to 6:00pm (Plano Pkwy to Midway Rd)
• Eastbound and Westbound closed 6:00pm to 11:59pm (Plano Pkwy to Saintsbury Rd)

Sun Sep 29 | Windhaven Parkway
• Eastbound and Westbound closed 12:00am to 4:30pm (Plano Pkwy to Saintsbury Rd)

Yes, we will definitely have accommodations for all visitors.  For ADA assigned parking, please drive to the following address:

5800 Windhaven Pkwy
The Colony, TX 75056

Handicap parking placards must be on display to gain access.  The designated viewing area is a short distance away (approx. 200 yards).

You are in luck!  Our great friends at the Shawnee Trail Cycling Club and Richardson Bike Mart are teaming up to offer a complimentary bike valet service.  Please be sure to bring your ID and all tips are are appreciated donations!

Please enter Austin Ranch from the East (top of the hill) to use this service.  Also, please do not attempt to park in any of the adjacent neighborhoods and ride a bike in as you will be turned away.

The Colony Convention and Visitors Bureau have teamed up with the nearby hotels to offer special rates during the event weekend.  Select hotels are also offering free shuttle rides to and from the event to overnight guests.

Visit this link to reserve your rooms:  https://visitthecolonytx.com/148/Hotels

Blankets, Umbrellas (small hand-held style), Baby Strollers, Portable/collapsable chairs, binoculars, personal cameras and water in sealed bottles.

Weapons of any kind, alcohol, coolers, glass containers, pets (except licensed service animals/please bring documentation), tents, bicycles in venue (please leave in bike valet) and drones.

In coordination with The Colony Police Department, weapons of any kind will not be allowed on site. There will be checkpoints and magnetometers at each venue entrance. Any weapons should be left at home or in vehicles.

Handguns are prohibited. Pursuant to Section 30.06, Penal Code (trespass by a license holder with a concealed handgun), a person licensed under Subchapter H, Chapter 411, Government Code (handgun licensing law), may not enter this property with a concealed handgun.

Las pistolas son prohibido. De conformidad con la Sección 30.06, Código Penal (traspaso por un titular de licencia con una pistola oculta), una persona con licencia bajo el Subcapítulo H, Capítulo 411, Código de Gobierno (ley de licencia de pistola), no puede ingresar a esta propiedad con una pistola occulta.

No, we ask that pets be left at home due to the number of spectators expected.
Licensed service animals are of course welcome.  Please bring documentation.

Saturday, September 28
10am Doors open, Pit Lane open for viewing
11am Show begins
12pm First Race

4pm Awards ceremony

50+ teams will be participating. Be sure to vote for your favorite team to win the People’s Choice Award!

Each team is evaluated on three criteria:

1. Creativity

It’s not enough that it actually moves. What we’re looking for is the outrageous, the preposterous, the ostentatious! Your soapbox should be an extension of you, so have fun when you design it. Be wild. Be crazy. Be anything you want. Just do not be ordinary.

2. Showmanship

We said the first one to cross the finish line will be looked upon favorably, we didn’t say they’d win. That’s because when it comes to Red Bull Soapbox, speed is nothing without a little personality. So, wow us with your stage routine, impress us with your charisma and of course, dazzle us with your showmanship.

3. Speed

Not to state the obvious, but this event is, first and foremost, a race, therefore, the fastest one across the finish line is definitely going to be looked upon favorably.

Yes, there will be ample food and beverage concessions on-site.

There is no outside alcohol allowed at the event.  All outside alcohol will be disposed of at the bag checks.  Beer and wine will be available for purchase by those over 21 years of age at the beverage concessions on-site.

Yes, first aid stations will be available near the start line and the finish line.

Visit us online at redbull.com/soapboxdfw and join the conversation by using
#RedBullSoapboxRace on all social platforms!

The pits open at 10:00 AM, when the gates open. Please come talk to the competitors, check out the crafts, and vote for the fan favorite!

The Red Bull Soapbox team will determine if the course is no longer safe due to rain. If it is raining prior to the event, please check redbullsoapboxrace.com.

The event goes from 10:00am  to 4:00pm

Unfortunately, we do not have vendor opportunities on-site.  However, if you are interested in partnership opportunities at this or future events, please email soapboxdfw@redbull.com and one of our team will get back to you.

Please reach out to soapboxdfw@redbull.com

For all other inquiries, please email soapboxdfw@redbull.com