The International Soapbox Derby isn’t just about gravity-powered racing. It’s about sparking curiosity, building confidence, and turning hands-on STEM into r...
11/29/2025
Follow along to watch today’s race on You Tube live stream🏁
11/29/2025
The USDR Invitational is happening today in Chattanooga🏁. Ellie Knight will participate in the Stock Division🎉, while Audrey Rains will compete in Masters.
This is Ellie’s 1st year to compete and Audrey’s 7th & final time racing in the USDR Invitational.
Good Luck to our Hoptown racers🏁🎉🏁🎉
07/19/2025
🏆Our Champion's Nate Crosby & Eleanor Knight have had an incredible journey this week, exploring the thrill of gravity racing, competing in the Local 3 Lane Challenge Race, and creating lifelong memories. 🏁
📣Tune in tomorrow, Saturday, July 19 at 8:30 am EST to cheer on our Champs as they strive for excellence in the 87th First Energy All American Soap Box Derby Championship.
👀Link to watch the Championship Race https://www.youtube.com/live/z1TVcJ2fENE?si=iVL58kNayzZ5mguO
07/18/2025
07/17/2025
Souvenir of the week: Kiwanis' Ornaments!
🎄✨ In the blink of an eye, it’ll be Christmas! ✨🎄
But who says ornaments are just for the holidays? These beautiful Kiwanis ornaments make the perfect gift or decoration all year round!
Available now at the Hopkinsville Visitor Center, each ornament is just $5 and highlights what makes our community special, including:
🚜 Agriculture
🎠 Playgrounds
⚖️ Justice Center
🎓 Community College
🏁 Soapbox Derby
👮 Fraternal Order of Police
🎖️ And TWO unique styles for Fort Campbell!
Stop by and grab yours while supplies last! These are great keepsakes that celebrate the heart of Hopkinsville. 💙
Presenting the 87th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby local Challenge. For More Information on Race Week Activities, visit https://aasbd.soapboxderby....
07/15/2025
Tune in tomorrow to cheer on Hoptown’s Champions Ellie Knight & Nate Crosby compete in the Local 3 Lane Challenge Race
07/14/2025
Hopkinsville's Stock Champ Ellie Knight and Super Stock Champ Nate Crosby have secured VIP status and are set to compete. Today marks the start of the International Soap Box Derby World Championship Race Week, kicking off at 12 pm EST with a parade and opening ceremonies at Lock 3 Downtown Akron, OH. Wishing Hoptown's representatives a fun-filled and exciting day of creating memories and forming friendships. 🏁
07/10/2025
Thanks to WKDZ for shouting out our 2025 Winners as they prepare for International Competition.
Two Christian County residents are headed to Ohio for an exciting race. Ellie Knight, 10, and Nate Crosby, 11, have qualified for the International Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio, where they will compete against racers from
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14th Kiwanis Hopkinsville Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 18, 2019
Home to 2018 All America Soapbox Derby World Local Stock Champion Ashton Grace.
REGISTRATION OPENS MARCH 9, 2019 $50 Registration Fee
New and Returning Driver’s Meeting will be held at the Hopkinsville-Christian County Public Library in the Community Room 10:00 am -Noon on Saturday, March 9, 2019. Following presentation a practice area will be setup in the FMUC parking lot for racers to get a feel what it feels like to race in a actual soap box car. Please bring copy of racers birth certificate or pic of certificate on phone.
Car Workshops will take place on the following dates: Stock Class will be held Saturday, April 13, Super Stock Division will be held Saturday, April 20, Masters Class can chose to attend either weekend. . Final Impound will take place Saturday, May 11. Times and Place to be announced at Driver’s Meeting.
Banquet - Thursday, May 16 6:00 pm at A W Watts Senior Citizens Center.
Banquet - Thursday, May 16 6:00 pm at A W Watts Senior Citizens Center. Super Kids Race Friday, May 17 beginning at 6:30 with Food Truck and fun entertainment for kids. Race Day - May 18- Racer check in 7:00 am, Race - 8:00 am
Winners of each division will go on to race in the All American Soap Box World Championship Race held in July.
