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Soapbox race in Wijk aan Zee celebrates 75th edition with spectacular runs down the beach ramp

Soapbox race in Wijk aan Zee celebrates 75th edition with spectacular runs down the beach ramp

The soapbox race in Wijk aan Zee celebrates its 75th anniversary with 22 participants racing custom-built vehicles down the beach entrance. This traditional event features competitors speeding down the Zwaanstraat in various homemade designs.

Based on reporting by haarlemsdagblad. Translated and condensed by LocalHeadlines.

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