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Ukrainian-born Dasha Driscoll of Omaha, 14, combines her passion for Soap Box Derby racing with her desire to give back to her home country. As of March 10, she has raised nearly $100,000 for the country where she and her younger brother were born. Watch story here:...

AKRON, Ohio (February 27, 2025)—Nominations are now open for the International Soap Box Derby's Hall of Fame Class of 2025 and the President’s Youth Volunteer Service Awards. The deadline to nominate is Fri., March 28. “We look forward to this year’s election of the...

Calling All Sox Box Derby Lovers and Adventure Seekers 55+ Get ready to relive your glory days (or experience them for the very first time!) at Senior Day on Thursday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) in Akron, Ohio. This...

AKRON TO HOST MORE THAN 300 RACERS FOR THE 86TH ANNUAL FIRSTENERGY SOAP BOX DERBY WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS JULY 20 AKRON, Ohio (June 25, 2024) – More than 300 Soap Box Derby racers from the United States, Canada and Japan will compete for the title of world champion on...

AKRON, Ohio (May 31, 2024) - Many people not as familiar with the Soap Box Derby racing world, tend to think of the annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby, which takes place on July 20 in Akron, Ohio, as something just that - all "American." And who would...

15th Annual Gravity Racing Challenge STEM Team Competition - Over 60 Teams Currently Registered STEM Gravity Racing in Akron is underway! And it's not too late for your school or group to join in the fun! Across northeast Ohio, schools, after-school programs, and...

Soap Box Derby has a new local race, built by STEAM The race is newly sanctioned, but the residents of Columbus, Ga. are no strangers to racing or the International Soap Box Derby's STEM education programs. In fact, today, the nonprofit Let's GROW STEAMx, launched...

By Linda Hubbell, Director of Education The International Soap Box Derby is impacting youth through STEM learning and gravity racing. We combine the two and bring our unique education programs into young people's lives whether in the classroom, during out-of-school...

Akron, Ohio (March 18, 2025) - The International Soap Box Derby is excited to be a part of the Kaulig Companies Chip In Fore Charity program presented by Fastenal. Any and all donations given to the ISBD, now through June 22 through the program, will receive an extra...

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...

Akron, Ohio - July 20, 2024 - More than 320 Soap Box Derby racers of all genders from across the country, Canada, and as far as Japan participated in today’s 86th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby held today, for the chance to win $36,000 in college...

AKRON, Ohio (July 2, 2024) – The International Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame will induct three long-time volunteers into this year's class. They will be honored during the post-race awards ceremony for the 86th FirstEnergy...