NEW TEMPORARY EXHIBIT ON DISPLAY UNTIL END OF FEBRUARY IN CARTERSVILLE, GA AT SAVOY AUTOMOBILE MUSEUM
Over 20 cars and a dozen artifacts from the 1930s – 2026 will now be on display at the Savoy Automobile Museum. Inspiring new generations of champions since 1934, the International Soap Box Derby, came together in partnership with the Savoy Automobile Museum to open a brand new experience which dives into the rich history of Soap Box Derby racing as well as where we are today, over 90 years later still going strong. Derby fans will recognize some of the more famous Derby cars that are typically housed in the Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame & Museum such as “Lucky #7”, Bob Turner’s 1934 First Ever All-American Winning Car, and of course “The Magnet Car” famously known for the cheating scandal from the 1970s. In conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition, “Downhill Thrill: Soap Box Derby World Champions”, there will also be a playing of “More Than A Race” at a theater in the museum.
On Saturday, November 14, 2026, Dennis VanFossen, Jr., President & CEO of International Soap Box Derby, who also happens to be the 2007 Super Stock Rally World Champion, will be taking part in a Tireside Chat with automobile experts from the Savoy Museum. Expect a lively discussion of history, education, entertainment, stories, and the passion that encompasses the “Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World®.” The program is complimentary for Savoy’s museum members and included with museum admission for the general public.
Before video games and smartphones, there were Soap Box Derby races. They were days spent building, dreaming, competing, and cheering on friends. The newest temporary exhibit showcases some of these vehicles.
