San Diego All-American Soap Box Derby

07/10/2023

03/09/2022

Hello all,

Just in case you do not know already, we will not be having the derby this year. Please keep a look out for January of 2023 for possible events and workshops.

Thank you

03/18/2020

ATTENTION: The Soap Box Derby has suspended all races and rallies and related activities in communities around the United States through May 1. The health and safety of our racers, volunteers and staff is our top priority. Thank you for understanding.

03/14/2020

Workshop cancelled tomorrow based on on the COVID-19 please check for updates on the races and stay safe!

02/10/2020

Our first workshop is Saturday February 15th . 1955 Julian Ave. 92113. 10am. See you there!

02/01/2020

We are going to need help next Saturday the 8th of February to get read for our first workshop on the 15th. Please stop by at around 10am to help.

01/27/2020

Racing season is starting. Workshops beginning February 15 10am-3pm

09/21/2019

08/07/2019

Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby (or SVSBD) supports Soap Box Derby racing in Northern California – a family oriented event in which children and their parents participate in the greatest amateur racing program in the world. The Soap Box Derby teaches youngsters teamwork, perseverance, the spirit of ...

08/05/2019

08/02/2019

You won't want to miss this!!!

Kelsey Van Waart, 11, local Masters world champion at the 82nd FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby at Akron’s Derby Downs on July 20, will be a special guest on the Live with Kelly and Ryan talk and entertainment show on Friday, August 2. During the segment, Kelsey will race against host Ryan Seacrest and guest host Tamron Hall on a residential street outside the ABC studios in Manhattan. Kelsey and her family traveled to New York City from their home in Gretna, Nebraska, near Omaha. Kelsey, who will be a sixth grader this fall, is a third-generation member of the Van Waart family to race in the Soap Box Derby—and the only one to win a world championship!

The ABC-produced program is syndicated nationally. Please check local television listings for air times. In Northeast Ohio, the show airs on Cleveland’s WEWS at 9:00 a.m.