The International Soap Box Derby

Inspiring
Champions
Worldwide

The official sanctioning body of Soap Box Derby racing – a youth gravity racing program which has been inspiring new generations of champions since 1934.

Three cars taking off from the starting line
Derby Downs Grand Stands

2025 World Championships

Save the Date!

The 87th FirstEnergy Soap Box Derby World Championship Race Week  
Sunday, July 13-Saturday, July 19
See you in 2025! 

2024-2025 Local & Rally Race
Schedules

Over 100 race cities around the world qualify champs for our annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby® World Championship race at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.

October 12, 2024 - October 13, 2024
Kansas City Pumpkin Fall Rally
Rally Race
October 12, 2024 - October 13, 2024
Pennyrile Soapbox Derby Association Fall Pumpkin Roll Rally Race Madisonville, KY
Rally Race
October 12, 2024 - October 13, 2024
Portage County October 2024 (Halloween) Rally
Rally Race
October 12, 2024 - October 13, 2024
CANCELLED - Central Florida/Sanford October 12-13, 2024 2-Day Rally- CANCELLED
Rally Race
October 19, 2024
Alpine Kiwanis Fall Rally Race
Rally Race
October 19, 2024 - October 20, 2024
Bowling Green Kentucky October 2024 2-Day Rally Race - Goblin Asphalt Derby
Rally Race
October 19, 2024
Ogallala NE October 19th AA rally
Rally Race

Latest Updates

 

Soap Box Derby Senior Day is September 26

Calling All Sox Box Derby Lovers and Adventure Seekers 55+ Get ready to relive your glory days (or experience them for the very first time!) at Senior Day on Thursday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) in Akron, Ohio. This...

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Powered by Gravity, Driven By Stem

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.