Thank You for a GREAT 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championshpi Week!
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2026 World Champions
YOUNG RACERS WIN WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS AT SATURDAY’S 88th FIRSTENERGY ALL-AMERICAN SOAP BOX DERBY Akron, Ohio - July 18, 2026 - Nearly 300 young racers from across the United States and from Canada and Japan participated in the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box...
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The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership development organization. In addition to our renowned Soap Box Derby races, we also provide a variety of STEM programs designed to be hands on for grades 3-12.
The Derby’s Education Program is a fast-growing component of the organization and includes a STEM-Based Curriculum, the Gravity Racing Challenge® STEM Team Competition and a Mini Soap Box Derby program.
Racer
Ready to race? Anyone between the ages of 7 and 20 years of age is eligible to compete in the Soap Box Derby. Find your local race program and select a division to get started!
Volunteer
Be a part of the exciting events happening at Derby Downs! Learn more about Soap Box Derby volunteer opportunities to see how you can get involved.
Committee
Rally Commission, A-Team, Racing Commission, and Regional Directors work year-round to help make our programs around the country and in Akron a success.
