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The Red Bull Soapbox Race returns to Des Moines on May 31, bringing back its signature blend of speed, creativity, and spectacle.
Driving the news: The designs of most of the 50 teams competing were recently published.
Zoom in: Hy-Vee's "Basket Case" entry is turning heads — because nothing says a fast grocery run like a shopping cart barreling downhill at 30 mph!
Flashback: The event, last held here in 2022, drew over 25,000 spectators and featured a memorable entry from Axios Des Moines.
If you go: Pits open at 10am with racing at noon at the Iowa State Capitol grounds.