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Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame Will Induct Three New Members During Race Week in July 2019 06.11.2019 Three long-time volunteers will be inducted into the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame during the post-race awards ceremony for the 82nd FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on the evening of Saturday, July 20.
“The Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame recognizes the significant contributions and efforts of individuals who make it possible for the Soap Box Derby program to have an impact on the lives of young people throughout the United States and other parts of the world,” said Mark Gerberich, president and chief executive officer of International Soap Box Derby. “The three 2019 honorees have been active and dedicated volunteers for decades.”
 Read More Soap Box Derby Hall of Famer John Esque Passes Away At 80 05.01.2019 Long-time Soap Box Derby volunteer John Esque died in Akron on April 27, after a brief illness. He was 80. Read More SOAP BOX DERBY RECEIVES SPONSORSHIP FOR STARTING GATE 05.01.2019 The International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) has announced that it has received a $25,000 sponsorship from Pilot Flying J for the branding of the starting gate at the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby race for the fourth consecutive year. Read More 2019 Criteria For The Soap Box Derby Hall Of Fame 04.09.2019 The Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame was established in 1997, to honor individuals who have made exemplary contributions to the Soap Box Derby by promoting the betterment of the sport and its participants or by enhancing the youth racing program through significant financial or sponsorship support. Read More 2019 Criteria For President’s Youth Volunteer Service Award 04.09.2019 The President’s Youth Volunteer Service Award was established in 2015, to recognize youth under the age of 21 who have made a positive impact on our program by volunteering and mentoring on the local or national level. Read More Soap Box Derby Seeks Nominations For Hall of Fame, Youth Service Awards 04.09.2019 International Soap Box Derby, Inc., is seeking nominations for the organization’s Class of 2019 inductees into the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame and for the President’s Youth Volunteer Service Award. Read More Soap Box Derby Continues To Impact Community Through Racing And Stem Education Programs 03.26.2019 The International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) continued to build momentum during 2018 in its traditional racing and education programs, as well as special events at Derby Downs, according to the organization’s recently released annual report. Read More LONG-TIME SOAP BOX DERBY VOLUNTEER DON HUMINSKY DIES AT 84 03.21.2019 Don Huminsky, who raced in the Soap Box Derby as a youngster in his hometown of Gary, Ind., and went on to serve as a Derby volunteer in Gary, Beaver County, Pa., and with the All-American Soap Box Derby, has died in Allison Park, Pa. He was 84. Read More Soap Box Derby Receives Grant From Huntington-Akron Foundation 03.20.2019 The International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) announced it has received a grant from the Huntington-Akron Foundation for the ISBD After-School STEM Neighborhood Initiative.

This grant will provide opportunities for racing and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) education with community youth groups such as Urban Vision, Launch Kenmore, Akron Urban League, and Akron Public Schools through the Akron Children’s Museum. This will provide meaningful experiences through fair and honest racing competitions and STEM curriculums, which is part of the Derby mission. Read More Seventh Annual Soap Box Derby Stem Summer Camp At Derby Downs 03.19.2019 The International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) will be hosting its seventh annual Soap Box Derby STEM Summer Camp at Derby Downs, with two week-long sessions of June 3 through 7 and June 10 through 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Boys and girls ages 8 through 13 will be able to join in on the fun. Read More
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