Great Dunmow Soapbox Race 2024 in pictures

The race, which took place on Sunday, May 5, is the second-largest soapbox race in the UK.

Competitors faced jumps and the slippery blizzard alley, driving through clouds of foam and bubbles on their way to the finish line.

Winners Greased Lightning with their gold medal (Image: Celia Bartlett)

This year's gold medal winner was 'Greased Lightning', with Harleston Round Table winning silver and bronze going to Mind in West Essex.

The event is organised by the Great Dunmow Round Table, with 50 teams competing and 120 volunteers helping make the day run smoothly.

Harleston Round Table came in second place (Image: Celia Bartlett)

Steve Eccles, national vice president of Round Table Great Britain and Ireland, said: "Thousands of smiles, money raised for great causes and skills learnt.

"Well done to all of the guys that put hundreds of hours into running such a smooth event."

The soapbox driver for Mind in West Essex, who came in third place (Image: Celia Bartlett)

Saffron Fish's soapbox passing through the foam cloud (Image: Celia Bartlett)

The Great Dunmow Soapbox Race 2024 (Image: Celia Bartlett)

The team of 'Fishermen' from Saffron Fish Co. (Image: Celia Bartlett)

Racing to the finish line at the Great Dunmow Soapbox Race (Image: Celia Bartlett)

Starting the race the ramp (Image: Celia Bartlett)

The Bee Team with their vehicle at the soapbox race (Image: Celia Bartlett)