Soapbox Derby


A team of apprentice engineers will enter the Duxford Soapbox Derby this year and are busy building their miniature articulated hauler soapbox (below). Named ‘Dumpy McDumpface’ the team are hoping to beat the competition in the event taking place on 3 September and bring home the trophy. Rupert Rolfe and Tom Poulter will pilot the soapbox on the


day. The mile long route is mainly on flat ground and so they will need to take it in turns to either push or steer the soap box. George Eustace, Ryan Redding, Jake Holland and Angus Newman have been involved in the design and build, pooling their knowledge in the hope of building the strongest and fastest vehicle. Richard Hosker, Workshop Manager at Duxford, comments;


“We have set aside an area of the workshop for the apprentices to work in and they have worked together to design and build


a hauler-inspired soapbox. It’s a good way for them to practice some of the skills they have been learning as part of their apprenticeship in a fun way and we’re looking forward to seeing how it will perform on the day.”


Show your support for the Volvo soapbox team by requesting your Dumpy McDumpface sticker today!


50 THE VOICE MAGAZINE No30 2017


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