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CORPORATE DERBY CHALLENGE TO RETURN TO DERBY DOWNS THIS AUGUST

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 collaboration with...

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DENNIS VANFOSSEN JR. NAMED CEO OF SOAP BOX DERBY ORGANIZATION

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...

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A-Team and Racing Commission Application

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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