International Soap Box Derby

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International Soap Box Derby Inspire the Next Generation of Champions
Bring STEM Education out of the Classroom
Promote the Derby Experience
Cultivate Lifelong Skills & Character

Mission
The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership development organization whose mission is to build knowledge and character, and to create meaningful experiences through collaboration, fair and honest racing competitions, STEM curriculum, and other community-focused activities.

10/19/2026

Soap Box Derby on a college campus?! Sounds like a blast!

Huge rally in Kansas City! Beautiful shots 📸
10/19/2026

Huge rally in Kansas City! Beautiful shots 📸

Spooky! 👻 💀 🎃
10/19/2026

Spooky! 👻 💀 🎃

10/18/2026

Who remembers this episode of Counting Cars when the guys spruced up Ryan Tomlinson’s Masters car?

10/18/2026

TWENTY ONE first time participants down the hill! Amazing fun run work by Lancaster Soap Box Derby, thank you for helping get more racers & families to be a part of Derby Nation!

A parade float honoring local champs from Soap Box Derby Williamsport, PA carried the cars that went to Akron and the yo...
10/18/2026

A parade float honoring local champs from Soap Box Derby Williamsport, PA carried the cars that went to Akron and the young champs in their local parade this weekend!

Has your Race City been a part of a parade?

Final touches before the big parade.

West coast lookin good! 😎
10/17/2026

West coast lookin good! 😎

It’s one of Historic Folsom’s annual gems! The All-American Soap Box Derby brought Americana, family fun and downhill racing back to Sutter Street this past weekend! From the action to the reactions, Folsom Times captured it all in our coverage. Read more and see the photo gallery at the link comments ⬇️ or get the Folsom Times free digital app to see more too.

Historic Folsom District Northern California Soap Box Derby Visit Folsom

10 Months in the Making | $22,000 raised for Charity | One EPIC Showdown in the 2026 Corporate Derby Challenge presented...
10/17/2026

10 Months in the Making | $22,000 raised for Charity | One EPIC Showdown in the 2026 Corporate Derby Challenge presented by Bobit

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXA01S1PH8

Thank you for coming out to Akron for a historic day! Automotive Fleet Magazine Business Fleet Work Truck Magazine

What happens when two fleet industry colleagues agree to race gravi...

Alumni Race Weekend Update!The rules for Alumni Race Weekend have been updated! If you're planning to race, be sure to c...
10/16/2026

Alumni Race Weekend Update!

The rules for Alumni Race Weekend have been updated! If you're planning to race, be sure to check out the latest rules and race details on our website.

Masters Race Format:
- A Unigrip wheel bank will be provided for the race
- The wheel swap will be non-progressive with a 0-wheel, 4-wheel swap method
- The race will be double elimination and double-phase

Visit our Alumni Weekend page to review the updated rules and register today!
https://www.soapboxderby.org/derby-downs/alumni/

Need a place to stay? The Holiday Inn in Akron is our official partner hotel for Alumni Race Weekend!
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Unfortunately, the track at Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby was damaged during heavy rains this fall and is unable to ...
10/16/2026

Unfortunately, the track at Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby was damaged during heavy rains this fall and is unable to be raced on. If you are able, pitch in to help Des Moines get their track repaired. If you are unable to help, please share this post to reach someone who can get them back on their feet!

Help Us Reopen the Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby Track … Curtis Carroll needs your support for Help Us Reopen the Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby Track

Address

1000 George Washington Boulevard
Akron, OH
44312

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 6pm
Friday 8am - 6pm

Telephone

+13307338723

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