Individual donations, along with sponsorships and grants, fund half of the Derby’s annual revenue. These critical funds support key initiatives including Race City development, STEM education expansion, capital improvements, nationwide programming, year-round events at Derby Downs, and new ventures. Part of the Soap Box Derby’s Annual Appeal, the “Derby Drivers” program recognizes generous individuals who provide sustaining, unrestricted annual gifts. These donations preserve the “Derby Experience” of community, friendship, and sportsmanship, while ensuring current racers can access hands-on STEM learning opportunities.

2026 DERBY DRIVERS

WORLD CHAMP | $10,000
Bill Forquer | Roger & Sally Read

MASTERS | $5,000 
Elizabeth Bartz | Jill & Scott Kolesar

SUPER STOCK | $2,500 
Bill Lowery | Guy Pipitone | Nate Sargent | J. Bret Treier | Bob Troyer

STOCK | $1,000 
Bob Cooper | Stu Chaney | Ron Fielder | Mark & Beth Gerberich | William J. Ginter | Jay Griffith| Joseph Harmon | Mike & Ginny Hoffman | Jesse Hurst | Steve & Jeannine Marks  |  Nancy & Eric McClenaghan | Anne Rericha | Kevin Thomas | Dennis & Emily VanFossen | Ray & Patricia Wagner