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After being postponed in 2025, the Red Bull Soapbox Race descended Saturday on downtown Los Angeles. More than 30 teams competed from all over the country, bringing wacky chaos to First Street. 

The “Krusty Krew,” featuring Joshua Thomas and Thomas Castellan from Tesla, built the Patty Wagon. Their vehicle appeared as a full hamburger with pickle wheels.

“We’re gonna win! If anything, best in show, for sure. You don’t need a license to drive a sandwich,” Thomas said.

Another team, “Medieval Knievel,” built the Flying Fortress. The father-son duo said, “King Charles built the castle, and it survived the test of time. And this castle will survive the test of gravity.”

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Joshua Thomas and Thomas Castellan pose with their cart “The Patty Wagon”.Allison Dinner/CA Post
A cart races down the track.Allison Dinner/CA Post
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The “Dune Buggy” cart crashes at the finish line.Allison Dinner/CA Post
People cheer as carts race down the track.Allison Dinner/CA Post
“The Luck Truck 13” continues racing down the track after losing a wheel. Allison Dinner/CA Post
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Team “Medieval Knievel,” pose with the “Flying Fortress”.Allison Dinner/CA Post
A person does tricks on a motorcycle down the track.Allison Dinner/CA Post
A cart races down the track.Allison Dinner/CA Post
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Joshua Thomas and Thomas Castellan speak after crossing the finish line with their cart “The Patty Wagon”.Allison Dinner/CA Post
“The 58 Year Old Intern Team” races “The office Desk” down the track. Allison Dinner/CA Post
The “Dune Buggy” cart team high fives after crossing at the finish line.Allison Dinner/CA Post
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Joshua Thomas and Thomas Castellan race “The Patty Wagon” down the course.Allison Dinner/CA Post
Team “Arabian Nights” claim they have the fastest camel in the world.Allison Dinner/CA Post
Officials help push a stuck cart.Allison Dinner/CA Post
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A cart races down the track.Allison Dinner/CA Post
Even a soapbox cart needs driving gauges.Allison Dinner/CA Post
A driver cheers as they near the finish line.Allison Dinner/CA Post
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Team “Arabian Nights” pose with their “Camel Car”.Allison Dinner/CA Post
A cart starts to fall apart near the finish line. Allison Dinner/CA Post
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