NEW · See the proposed course map — School Road to the Dragon Turn
SOAPBOX
DERBY
Homemade racers. A village high street. Crowds, cider, charity. We're proposing a brand-new community derby for Stoke Fleming, and we need you behind it.
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EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW
The Idea
What we're proposing and why Stoke Fleming is the perfect setting.
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Why Do It
Three good reasons: community, local business and charity.
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The Course
An interactive map from the Primary School to the Dragon Turn.
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Sponsors
The brilliant local businesses backing the proposal.
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The Idea
A NEW EVENT FOR OUR VILLAGE
Soapbox derbies are a great British tradition: homemade, non-motorised carts racing down a hill, judged on speed, design and sheer audacity.
We think Stoke Fleming would be the perfect setting — a proper South Devon village, a hill that begs for it, and a community that knows how to put on a show.
When
Summer 2027
Where
Stoke Fleming
Race entries
50 carts
For
Local charity
Why do it
THREE GOOD REASONS
BRING THE VILLAGE TOGETHER
An afternoon of fun for every age. Racers, families, and the whole community on the high street together.
BACK LOCAL BUSINESS
Drive footfall to our pubs, shops and cafés. A proper boost for the people who keep Stoke Fleming alive year-round.
RAISE FOR LOCAL CHARITIES
Every penny from entries and sponsorship goes straight to charities serving South Devon.
The Course
SCHOOL ROAD TO THE DRAGON TURN
An interactive map of the proposed route through the village.
Course Length
450 Metres
Average Gradient
7.2%
Max Gradient
12%
Top Speed (est.)
28 mph
Our Sponsors
BACKED BY GOOD PEOPLE
The brilliant local businesses already behind the proposal.
Giving Back
CHARITIES WE SUPPORT
Every penny raised goes to causes that serve our village and the wider South Devon community.
Stoke Fleming Primary School
Supporting our village school — the heart of the community and the next generation of soapbox racers.
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Dartmouth Caring
A major local charity providing transport, lunch clubs, and specialist advice to older and vulnerable residents in Stoke Fleming and the surrounding area.
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BACK THE IDEA
Add your name to the list. The more villagers behind the idea, the stronger our case to the Parish Council and County Council.
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