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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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Soap Box Derby Champs Head to Akron

AKRON, Ohio (July 8, 2025) – Three hundred Soap Box Derby champions and their families and teams from the United States, Canada and Japan arrive in Akron Sunday, July 13. This starts a week of activities culminating in the 87th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby...

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