Soapbox race down Essex hill draws thousands of spectators
The Great Dunmow Soapbox Race is the second biggest of its kind in the UK
Around 20,000 spectators are expected to line a street in Essex to watch soapbox drivers speed over jumps and slalom around hay bales.
More than 50 homemade karts are expected at The Great Dunmow Soapbox Race in its fifth year.
Organiser Jordan Bright tells us drivers travel from as far as Scotland with their creative and colourful soapboxes, made by both professionals and amateurs.
He says "lots of members of the public make these soapboxes that aren't powered by anything."
"They just get pushed down the hill and go over jumps and obstacles. Some people make it to the finish line, others don't."
The event, that was made popular by Red Bull is expected to raise around £40,000 for charity.
"The soapboxes really vary from mechanical masterpieces built for speed, or karts for fun, we've had the Mario brothers, magic carpets, pirate ships." says Mr Bright.
"It brings the whole community together, the general public love it."
It's the second biggest race of its kind.
Great Dunmow Round Table put on fundraising events to raise money for local courses.
This year the event will be supporting disability charity Accuro, Diabetes UK, Essex search and rescue, the Maddi Foundation, and Mid and West Essex MIND.
Since the event started five years ago, Great Dunmow Round Table have raised £150,000 for charity.
"The event is getting more and more popular, we're hoping to just continue bringing smiles to people's faces. It's a really happy day for everyone."
The race begins at 11:00 and finishes at 17:00. You can buy your tickets online or on the door. Dogs are welcome.