GETTING STARTED

• First: Contact the KC Soap Box Derby to inform them of your interest and to get on the mailing list.


• Second: Determine which type of car would be best for you. See the Soap Box Derby Divisions section below to find a description of the cars. We would be glad to give you advice on this, and we also have cars from each division which you can try out. Then you will need to purchase a car kit.
  
  New cars can be purchased from:
  
  All-American Soap Box Derby
  P.O. Box 7225
  Akron, OH 44306
  Phone: (330)733-8723 Fax: (330)733-1370
  Website and E-mail

  Usually kits arrive in about 2 weeks if ordered by phone with a credit card.
  
  Used cars are sometimes available through the KC Soap Box Derby. Call Alan Wheeler at (816)322-4608 for details. Also please call if you have a car to sell!
  
  Please call (816)322-4608 if you have purchased a car. We need to know how many cars we will have racing and we want to assist our racers in any way we can.
  
  Keep in mind that Stock and Super Stock cars can usually be resold once you are finished racing them.



• Third: Plan to attend the construction clinics and driving clinics to learn valuable tips on making a competitive car.
  

SOAP BOX DERBY DIVISIONS

There are 3 divisions of Soap Box Derby cars: Stock, Super Stock, and Masters. The cars must be built according to specifications established by the All-American Soap Box Derby for the current racing season. All of the parts, including wheels, hardware, floorboard, body shell and helmet are ordered from the All-American Soap Box Derby office in Akron, Ohio.

Stock Division: For ages 7-14 for All-American sanctioned races, and 7-15 for NDR sanctioned races. Best fits kids under 5’5” and 105 pounds. Can be assembled in 4-6 hours. Cannot be painted. Cost for the kit and wheels is $565 including shipping.



Super Stock Division: For ages 8-20 for All-American sanctioned races, and 8-20 for NDR sanctioned races. Best fits kids under 5’10” and 150 pounds. Can be assembled in 4-6 hours. Can be painted. Cost for the kit and wheels is $615 including shipping.



Masters Division: For ages 10-20 for All-American sanctioned races, and 10-20 for NDR sanctioned races. Best fits kids under 6’ and 160 pounds. New rules make this a much easier car to build. Cost for the kit and wheels is $777 including shipping.