Columbus Soap Box Derby
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program open to any child at least 7 years of age and not yet age 21. Children compete by driving their racers in one of three levels of gravity powered racing cars built from kits purchased from the All-American Soap Box Derby.
Congrats 2019 COLUMBUS CHAMPIONS
Watch video highlights of their amazing experience in Akron
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Stock - Landon Shaw - 8th Place
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Superstock- Taran Harper
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Masters - Veronica Watson - 5th Place
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All Star Rally Masters: Nick Hubbell - 3rd Place
2020 Racing Season
Dates are not yet approved. Roughly, plan on a Fun Day in early April, a two day rally later in April, and the Columbus Championships in May.
Interested in Racing?
We'll help you get started. Boys and girls ages 7-19 are eligible to compete in three divisions. Our club has cars to help you get started. Or purchase a used or new car yourself. We have mentors to guide you. Just contact columbus@soapboxderby.org .
Want to Get Your Business Involved?
Grant your employees with kids an incredible benefit by sponsoring their racing pursuit! Or just sponsor any deserving family. Contact columbus@soapboxderby.org to discuss.
News
- Local News
- Congrats to Solomon McCrayRead More
- Meet our 2017 Local Champs!Here is an introduction to our Local Champs for 20…Read More
- National News
- Schools Competed in The Soap Box Derby’s Gravity Racing Challenge STEM Team High School Competition Presented by The University of Akron College of EngineeringMore than 200 students from 17 teams competed in t…Read More
- Soap Box Derby Receives Grant From The Mary S. And David C. Corbin FoundationThe International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) has receiv…Read More
A message from the All-American Soap Box Derby
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934. World Championship finals are held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.
The idea of the Soap Box Derby grew out of a photographic assignment of Dayton, Ohio, newsman Myron Scott. He covered a race of boy-built cars in his home community and was so impressed with this event that he acquired a copyright for the idea and began development of a similar program on a national scale.
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