»After last year's successful revival, the best soapbox race on the planet Weimar is entering its 32nd round,« the organisers joyfully announce and point out once again the origin of the SKHC's name for those who are unaware: »Incidentally, the original name of the race, »SpaceKidHeadCup«, is derived from the first Weimar soapbox race, which took place as a tribute to Juri Gagarin's flight into space.«

Even if the pilots don't have the journey into space ahead of them, they are still reaching for the stars. They try to get one of the coveted trophies in the two categories »Style« and »Speed«. Every year, this makes for impressive vehicles that often no longer have much to do with the classic »soapbox«.

Soapbox building workshop on the weekend before the race

The students of the Bauhaus-Universität Weimar will once again be offering a soapbox-building workshop on the weekend before the race in the product designer's backyard of the Van de Velde Building (Geschwister-Scholl-Strasse 7). On Saturday 22 and Sunday 23 April, both from 11 a.m., wild-eyed pilots with less experience can find helping hands, thinking heads and suitable materials (recycled, of course). The opportunity to have some welding done will also be offered again.

Jubilee party in the KET hall

Of course, there will also be a jubilee party this year to celebrate the brave pilots. Starting at 9 p.m., there will be an opportunity to shake a leg in the KET Hall (Straße des 17. Juni 7, 99427 Weimar). 

The race has always been organised by students on a voluntary basis and can only be held thanks to the many great volunteers. Helping hands are still needed: If you would like to help with the set-up and dismantling at the race or the party, please send an email to skhc@kulturtragwerk.de. 

Organisational matters

The registration of the pilots and the crates will run from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Whether the vehicle is ready for the road will be checked by the TÜV team shortly before the final start. The following must be observed for the TÜV sticker: Helmet compulsory, soapbox must be able to brake and steer and must not weigh more than 100 kg. For all those who are aiming for the »style« award, the riders must be able to lift the vehicle and there is a strict ban on confetti.
The starting signal will be given at 1 p.m.

SpaceKidHeadCup 2023
1 May 2023
Windmühlenstraße
99425 Weimar

Registration of the boxes and TÜV: from 10 a.m.
Start of the race: 1 p.m.
Party: 9 p.m., KET Hall, Straße des 17. Juni 7, 99427 Weimar

Soapbox building workshop
Saturday, 22nd and Sunday, 23rd April
both from 11 a.m.
Courtyard behind the Van de Velde Building
Geschwister-Scholl-Strasse 7
99423 Weimar

If you have any questions or would like to support the students, please contact skhc[at]kulturtragwerk.de. Donations can be transferred to the following account with the subject »SpaceKidHeadCup«: KulturTragWerk e.V., DE33 8206 4188 0003 0505 80.