SearchEach year thousands of young people build and race gravity-powered cars in a race call the Soap Box Derby.
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934. World Championship finals are held each summer at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. This is a unique program for boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 17 that encourages close adult-youth activities while building and racing a gravity powdered car together. The youth are encouraged to do as much of the work as their ability will permit. Good sportsmanship, spending quality time together, and having fun is what it is all about!
Web Links
Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby
Website for the Palo Alto Elks Silicon Valley Soap Box Derby.
Learn All About Soap Box Derby
Find out how to make your own car, find a local competition and more at the All-American Soap Box Derby web site.
Online Soap Box Derby Game
Use the arrow keys to drive the Soap Box car. Race against the clock.
