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International Soap Box Derby

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Inspire the Next Generation of Champions
Bring STEM Education out of the Classroom
Promote the Derby Experience
Cultivate Lifelong Skills & Character

Mission
The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership development organization whose mission is to build knowledge and character, and to create meaningful experiences through collaboration, fair and honest racing competitions, STEM curriculum, and other community-focused activities.

11/03/2026

Shoutout to three new racers from Lancaster Soap Box Derby! First race of many more to come! Stick with so we can see you make it to the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby here in Akron! 🏁

11/03/2026

We're excited to announce Huntington Bank as the presenting sponsor for Alumni Weekend!

We're grateful for their support in helping bring Derby alumni back to Derby Downs for this special event.

We're looking forward to welcoming everyone home November 6-7 for a weekend of racing, reconnecting, and making new memories!

11/02/2026

We look forward to seeing Derby Nation and many more racing fans in Georgia next weekend!

Inspiring new generations of champions since 1934, the International Soap Box Derby, based in Akron, OH, is the official sanctioning body of Soap Box Derby TM racing and host of the annual Soap Box Derby World Championships. In conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition, Downhill Thrill: Soap Box Derby World Champions, we invite you to join us for a Tireside Chat offering personal insight into a beloved global tradition.

On Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm, we are excited to welcome Dennis VanFossen, Jr., President & CEO of International Soap Box Derby, who also happens to be the 2007 Super Stock Rally World Champion. 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.

11/02/2026

We are thrilled to share our documentary on the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, “More Than A Race”

Go beyond the finish line of the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap...

11/01/2026

Spooky Race Day from Lancaster!

10/31/2026

Today we celebrate the birthday of our first-ever champion of the All-American Soap Box Derby, Hall of Famer Bob Turner!

The young man from Muncie, IN won the 1934 All-American race in Dayton, OH. He would become one of the best ambassadors for the sport that we all love, coming to Akron and going around to local race cities for more than six decades to help promote and further grow Soap Box Derby.

10/29/2026

Conshy showing off Soap Box Derby! Love it ♥️

Mark Marine, Bo Donovan and Christine Tomczak Donovan are at Conshohocken Elementary for their Fall Fest today teaching the kids about International Soap Box Derby with the Conicelli Autoplex Soap Box Derby Car.

10/29/2026

to when Allison Pankoff won the Rally Masters World Championship at the 81st FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby in 2018. It was a narrow finish and Lane 2 takes it! Pankoff hails from Parker, Colorado.

Allison is now the Chair of the Racing Commission and is an invaluable member of our volunteer group, not just during the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, but year-round!

10/28/2026

🏁 Planning your Local Race for next spring? Take advantage of the Local Race Fee Discount while it still lasts before October ends! See link below 🏁

Address

1000 George Washington Boulevard
Akron, OH
44312

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 6pm
Friday	8am - 6pm

Telephone

+13307338723

Website

http://www.soapboxderby.org/

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