202 Corporate Derby Challenge presented by Accenture

August 20 & 21, 2024

Challenge

The Corporate Derby Challenge™ is a high-energy event that ignites a team's competitive fire as they collaborate assemble, decorate, and compete in an entertaining race with their own adult Soap Box Derby car. Corporations, small businesses, groups and community organizations can experience a very unique event that is sure to entertain. 

Collaborate & Create

The Corporate Derby Challenge™ involves teams working together to assemble their own adult Soap Box Derby car chassis from a pre-manufactured kit provided by the Soap Box Derby. Once the car chassis is assembled, teams can tap into their creativity by decorating and constructing their car wherever their imagination takes them as long as it is according to Corporate Derby Challenge guidelines.

August 20, 2024 - Unveiling Event

An evening unveiling will be held on Thursday, August 20, where teams will reveal their Corporate Derby Challenge car. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, spirits, entertainment, and Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame and Museum cars dating back to the 1930’s. Casual attire and flat shoes are recommended for this evening event. Awards given that evening include Best Design and Best Industry Representative. 

August 21, 2024 - Race Day

On Friday, August 24, the activities will consist of trial runs for the teams, tailgating, food trucks, and Corporate Derby Challenge competition. Invite your friends, family, and co-workers so they can cheer your team to victory and participate in some of the activities. Trophies will be awarded to the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place team in the race. 

Registration Opens December 2023

Participation Levels

Gold | $5,000*

• Corporate Derby Challenge Entry
• 2 Adult Soap Box Derby Car kits
• 20 tickets to Unveiling Party 
• 50 tickets to FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 22, 2023
• 2 hours of track time for a corporate outing at Derby Downs and Pavilion Rental with additional hours at $1,000 per hour.
• A 1/2 page ad in the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby Program
• Recognition at the Unveiling Party

Silver | $2,750*

• Corporate Derby Challenge Entry
• 2 Adult Soap Box Derby Car kits
• 10 tickets to Unveiling Party on Thursday, June 22, 2023
• 25 tickets to FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 22, 2023

Bronze | $1,750*

• Corporate Derby Challenge Entry
• 1 Adult Soap Box Derby Car kit
• 6 tickets to Unveiling Party on Thursday, June 22, 2023
• 15 tickets to FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 22, 2023

*Price does not include delivery or if a team chooses to have their chassis pre-assembled**

Pick-Up - Free
Delivery Fee - $50 flat rate
Chassis Pre-Assembled** - $100, teams still must build their own shell 

Car Plans And Rules

Before you build the coolest looking Soap Box Derby car you'll want to read the plans and rules. Downloadble PDF versions are available. 

Guidelines

Inspiration coming soon! Check out what past teams have built. 

Ready To Race?