I am the owner of the Open Source Gallery, an alternative art space in the South Slope district of Brooklyn, NY. We host a Soap Box Camp for kids and a Soap Box Derby for kids and adults every August. All cars are built completely out of trash we find in the neighborhood. We organize a block party and, given the fact that our street has a nice incline, we race dozens of vehicles down the street. Judges evaluate the entries on criteria including engineering, design and SPEED! My car made it up to the top 3!
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Soapbox Racer Out of Found Material
Build a soapbox car out of trash found in your neighborhood.
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Steps
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Step #1:
Explore the neighborhood for materials that can be recycled as parts for a soapbox car. Specifically, look for a base, wheels and a seat. Old pieces of wood, discarded strollers and cushions are very helpful.