The first All-American Soap Box Derby race was held on August 19, 1934, watched by a crowd estimated at 45,000; boys from 34 cities competed in the all-day affair.

Their first race against 45 other New York City schools, and they won. They call themselves the PS 68x Thundercats Soapbox Derby Car. Thanks to the magic of science and their soapbox derby car ...

The 17-year-old from Hilton, New York, didn’t know it yet, but she had just made Soap Box Derby history. Karlye Murphy of Hilton, N.Y., competes during the 84th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box ...

Bob Womer, a Soap Box Derby official in Pottsville, said it had also been held on Elk Avenue for a time, and it is now held on Laurel Boulevard. Originally Published: February 7, 2024 at 10:00 AM EST ...