The st. louis soap box derby
6/11/2023
The All-American Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934. The regional St. Louis race has been held each June on The Hill for over 15 years, and is hosted by the St. Louis Jaycees. Winners of each division of the St. Louis regional race are eligible to move on to the World Championship finals, which is held each August at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. Here, hundreds of kids will compete for 1 week to crown the All-American Soap Box Derby World Champion.
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The All-American Derby youth program is administered by International Soap Box Derby, Inc., An Akron-based non-profit corporation that seeks to inspire good sportsmanship and work to ensure races are safe, fun, and fair.
The Regional All-American Soap Box Derby is open to all kids between 7 and 20 years of age, but is capped at 50 racers each year. To be eligible for the regional race, racers must have an official AASBD Soap Box car and wheels, or purchase a kit and wheels from the All-American Soap Box Derby(below). Additionally, there is a $100 registration fee for the St. Louis regional race. Racers in the St. Louis race will receive a derby t-shirt, a participation trophy, and will compete for great prizes and eligibility in the national competition.
The Regional All-American Soap Box Derby is open to all kids between 7 and 20 years of age, but is capped at 50 racers each year. To be eligible for the regional race, racers must have an official AASBD Soap Box car and wheels, or purchase a kit and wheels from the All-American Soap Box Derby(below). Additionally, there is a $100 registration fee for the St. Louis regional race. Racers in the St. Louis race will receive a derby t-shirt, a participation trophy, and will compete for great prizes and eligibility in the national competition.
Two Racing Divisions
DIVISION AGE Experience Car Design
Stock 7-13 Entry / Novice Lean - Forward Super Stock 9-18 Entry –Advanced Lean - Forward How it Works
Step 1: Purchase a kit at All American Soap Box Derby
Step 2: Register for the race (see below) Step 3: Build your car (clinics and support will be available) Step 4: Saturday, June 11th, 10am-2pm: Attend Registration / Inspection and Weigh-in at Shaw Elementary School 5329 Columbia Ave., StL, 63139. Cars are locked in the school overnight. Step 5: Sunday June 11, Families arrive at 7:30am to get cars, walk the track and test run the ramp. Race begins at 9am.
Registration Information
Step 2: Complete the form and submit form to the St. Louis Derby Director by e-mail at stlouisjaycees.com or by mail to
St. Louis Jaycees: 4511 Tomahawk Dr.. St.Louis, MO 63123 Step 3: Mail $100 Registration Fee to the address below
Make check for $100* payable to: St. Louis Jaycees Foundation Send to: 4511 Tomahawk Dr.. St.Louis, MO 63123 *We will work with families who don't have amount in their budget. |