Resources

Teachers and coaches – find helpful resources to support your students participating in the Soap Box Derby’s STEM-based education programs!

Re-Build Kit (Complete Bag)

Introducing the Re-Build Kit (Complete Bag) It's great for GRC teams who are rebuilding their Stock or Super Stock cars. Trying to map out how to re-build your Soap Box...

How Do I Start a GRC Team?

How To Start A Team? The GRC Competition challenges teams of school children to build a Soap Box Derby racing car using a standard kit and a set of rules. Teams build...

Finding a GRC Team Sponsor

How Do We Get A Sponsor? There are a number of ways to obtain funding for your GRC team. The best way is to solicit local businesses for financial support. A number of...

Building a Stock Car

Learn how to build a Soap Box Derby Stock car. Jared Zimmerman, host of Velocity's "Car Fix," will walk you through step-by-step. Watch the full video, or choose the...

Building a Super Stock Car

Learn how to build a Soap Box Derby Stock car. Jared Zimmerman, host of Velocity's "Car Fix," will walk you through step-by-step. Watch the full video, or choose the...

Painting Your Super Stock Car

A Stock Car CANNOT be painted. A Super Stock car can be painted. Certain steps need to be taken to prepare your Super Stock Car for painting. Tips On Painting Your Soap...

Adding Weights to Your Car

Figuring Extra Weight for Your Soap Box Derby Car Weights can and should be added to your Soap Box Derby car after the building process is complete. Below are tips on...

Inspecting Your Stock Car

After you've built your Stock Car you'll need to get it inspected. It's a simple process if you've followed the building plans. Download Stock Inspection Sheet

Inspecting Your Super Stock Car

After you've built your Super Stock Car you'll need to get it inspected. It's a simple process if you've followed the building plans. Download Super Stock Inspection...

Storing Your Soap Box Derby Car

After you've finished racing you'll want to make sure your car is stored properly. Storing Your Soap Box Derby Car 1. Do not allow the car to get wet. An exception is...