The International Soap Box Derby

Inspiring
Champions
Worldwide

The official sanctioning body of Soap Box Derby racing – a youth gravity racing program which has been inspiring new generations of champions since 1934.

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Derby Downs Grand Stands

2025 World Championships

Save the Date!

The 87th FirstEnergy Soap Box Derby World Championship Race Week  
Sunday, July 13-Saturday, July 19
See you in 2025! 

2024-2025 Local & Rally Race
Schedules

Over 100 race cities around the world qualify champs for our annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby® World Championship race at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.

November 23, 2024 - November 24, 2024
Southeast Georgia Thanksgiving Rally Race
Rally Race
December 14, 2024
North Florida Soap Box Derby December Practice
Practice
December 21, 2024 - December 22, 2024
AKRON INDOOR RALLY December 21 & 22, 2024
Rally Race
December 28, 2024 - December 29, 2024
Central Florida/Sanford December 28-29, 2024 2-Day Holiday Rally
Rally Race
January 11, 2025
North Florida Soap Box Derby January Practice
Practice
January 18, 2025 - January 19, 2025
Southeast Georgia January Rally Race
Rally Race
February 08, 2025
North Florida Soap Box Derby February Practice
Practice

Latest Updates

 

FirstEnergy Extends Title Sponsorship for Soap Box Derby

AKRON, Ohio, July 19, 2024 -- FirstEnergy Corp. extends its title sponsorship with The International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) for three years, running through 2027. The sponsorship continues a strong relationship between the two Akron-based institutions that began in...

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Powered by Gravity, Driven By Stem

The International Soap Box Derby® is a non-profit youth education and leadership development organization. In addition to our renowned Soap Box Derby races, we also provide a variety of STEM programs designed to be hands on for grades 3-12.

The Derby’s Education Program is a fast-growing component of the organization and includes a STEM-Based Curriculum, the Gravity Racing Challenge® STEM Team Competition and a Mini Soap Box Derby program.

Racer

Ready to race? Anyone between the ages of 7 and 20 years of age is eligible to compete in the Soap Box Derby. Find your local race program and select a division to get started!

Volunteer

Be a part of the exciting events happening at Derby Downs! Learn more about Soap Box Derby volunteer opportunities to see how you can get involved.

Committee

Rally Commission, A-Team, Racing Commission, and Regional Directors work year-round to help make our  programs around the country and in Akron a success.