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...
FIVE YOUTH VOLUNTEERS WILL RECEIVE SOAP BOX DERBY SERVICE AWARDS AKRON, Ohio (June 17, 2026) – Five young Soap Box Derby volunteers will receive the organization’s Youth Volunteer Service Award, which recognizes volunteers under the age of 21 who...
SOAP BOX DERBY HALL OF FAME WILL INDUCT THREE NEW MEMBERS Akron, Ohio (May 28, 2026) – Three long-time volunteers will be inducted into the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame during the post-race awards ceremony for the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap...
Akron, Ohio — The Soap Box Derby is proud to announce the launch of its new Young Professional Leadership Council, an initiative designed to engage current and former participants in leadership, service, and organizational growth. Open to alumni and racers ages 13–30,...
2026 Corporate Soap Box Derby Challenge Launches with Scholarship Support for Skilled Trades Students AKRON, OHIO – January 22, 2026 – We are pleased to announce the 2026 Corporate Soap Box Derby Challenge, presented by Bobit Business Media (BBM) in...
AKRON, Ohio (November 11, 2025) – The board of directors of International Soap Box Derby, Inc. (the “Soap Box Derby”) has appointed Dennis VanFossen Jr. as its chief executive officer effective immediately. He has been serving as interim executive director since...
The Soap Box Derby Racing Commission is looking for NEW members for the 2025-2026 racing season. Both the A-Team and Racing Commission are vital parts of Derby Nation. They not only ensure the integrity of racing in the Soap Box Derby community, but also help maintain...
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