07/01/2025
Just 3 days till the BIG RACE!!!
Time: 0900
Date: July 4, 2025
What: OUR 59th SOAPBOX DERBY!!!!
Where: Intersection of Oakland and Elm - starting line
Guidelines:
If you intend to enter your car in the race be sure it meets all the requirements and, more importantly, have fun building it with your child.
Helmets are required. In most cases the frame and body of the car have to be made of wood and not be more than 72 inches long and 30 inches high. Sometimes racers are covered. All cars must be steered with a steering wheel. Wheels for a racer must be rubber-tired and not more than 12 inches across. The wheels must be at least 30 inches apart. The axles may not be less than 40 inches apart. The front and back of each car must have a sturdy eye hook for pulling them back up the hill. All cars must have brakes operated by a foot pedal or single-hand lever.
Additional instructions on our page. Friend us! Feel free to share pics from the race on our page! And remember - don't video the fireworks every year - no one watches it afterwards! LOL. Have a great race!!!!
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