Williamsport Soap Box Derby
Williamsport Soap Box Derby prepares for 2023 Race
The Steering Committee of the Williamsport Soap Box Derby is preparing for the 2023 local race scheduled for Saturday, June 10, 2023. Following safety guidelines established by Soap Box Derby International and local officials, the race will be held.
INFORMATIONAL SESSION
Saturday, March 4th, 2023, 9am - 11am, Loyalsock Recreation Center, 1605 Four Mile Drive, Williamsport PA
CAR BUILD
Saturday, May 6th, 2023 (Watch this video to learn about build day https://youtu.be/RFTaCMX7BRg )
FINAL WEIGH IN & IMPOUND DAY:
Saturday, June 3rd, 2023
RACE DAY:
Saturday, June 10th, 2023
Some race spots are still available. If interested contact Jessica Bower, jbower@pct.edu
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Williamsport Soap Box Derby Eligibility Requirements
- Resident of Lycoming County
- Between the ages of 7-20 years old
- Completed registration and volunteer waiver forms
- Attend Construction Clinic
- Accompanied by parent/guardian/mentor
- Follow rules established by the All American Soap Box Derby (AASBD) & Williamsport Soap Box Derby (WSBD)
- $20 registration fee, if the driver competes Race Day and meets all requirements - registration fee is refundable
2 Divisions of Racing
Stock Division (200 lbs) - For drivers age 7-13. Stock cars can accommodate a driver up to approximately 5'3" tall and 125 pounds. Car and driver must weigh 200 lbs.
Super Stock Division (240 lbs) - For drivers age 9-18. Super Stock cars can accommodate a driver up to approximately 6'11" tall and 150 pounds. Car and driver must weigh 240 lbs.
Coming Soon...
Masters Division (255 lbs) - For drivers age 10-20. Masters cars can accommodate a driver up to approximately 6'10" tall and 160 pounds. This division requires experienced drivers, preference for former champions of the WSBD. Car and driver must weigh 255 lbs.
2019 CHAMPIONS
Lucas McCahan
Muncy
2019 Stock Champion
7th Place All-American
Sarah Stugart
Williamsport
2019 Super Stock Champion
2018 CHAMPIONS
Jael Gilbert
Williamsport
2018 Stock Champion
Meredith McCahan
Muncy
2018 Super Stock Champion
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A message from the All-American Soap Box Derby
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934. World Championship finals are held each July at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.
The idea of the Soap Box Derby grew out of a photographic assignment of Dayton, Ohio, newsman Myron Scott. He covered a race of boy-built cars in his home community and was so impressed with this event that he acquired a copyright for the idea and began development of a similar program on a national scale.
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