The All-American Soap Box Derby is a youth gravity racing program for boys and girls ages 8 through 17 years old.  The program actively promotes the core values of teamwork, perseverance, and the spirit of competition with an emphasis on the family unit.  This is a unique program in that it encourages close parent-child activities while building and racing the car.  Parents can learn new skills while teaching children the proper use of tools.  The youth is encouraged to do as much of the work as their level permits. 

The goals of the Soap Box Derby program have not changed since it began in 1934 -- to promote families working together, and to teach children some basic skills through:

Community Service: Soap Box Derby racers experience the value of a community working together for the betterment of all.  It takes help from all to run a race.

Teamwork: From assembling their cars to working with their own pit crew, Soap Box Derby racers must meet the challenges of effective teamwork.

Leadership: As kids mature they learn to provide leadership and mentoring to the younger racers.

Diversity: Our Super Kids program enables children with physical or cognitive challenges to participate in soap box derby racing with the assistance of an experienced driver.  Also, racing provides children of varying backgrounds and cultures an opportunity to interact as they meet children from around the country and, in the case of the World Championships, other countries as well.  Our diverse group of racers learn and have fun together.  Kids make new friends!

Science and Technology: Soap Box Derby racers apply basic contruction skills while learning how to utilize the principles of conservation of energy and aerodynamics.

Family Bonds: Soap Box Derby helps bring families together by having a common goal to work toward together.