Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Spring Rally May 17 7 18, 2025
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18 | Naperville track, 1695 Frontenac Road, Naperville, IL, 60563, United States
SPRING RALLY 5/17/2024 & 5/18/2025
Divisions: Stock, Super Stock, Masters
Race Fee: $30 per race if racing all 4 races, or $120 for the weekend, otherwise $35 per race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing.
New to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car, new 1st time Chicago racer fee is $10 for each race, we run 2 races each day. Not ready to start racing right away, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like.
Groupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name.
Location of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race“
Payment: We accept checks made out to GCSBD or electronic payment via Venmo – Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby
or Zelle, search for LesleeSennholtz@yahoo.com NO CASH PLEASE
Register online here, no paperwork required.
Request for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds must be sent via email.
Please email or text and let us know you are coming.
Registration form is here.
Race day app. Chicago is the only race city with a website to track your racing times.
Click here to follow the race from your device.
Racers: Race day schedule
7:30am Scales and Registration open
8am All cars need to be in line for weigh in
8:15am Registration closes and heat pairings will be drawn at the registration table.
Please be present at that time if you want to see the pairings being drawn.
8:30am Drivers meeting and racing to begin
Times subject to change.
Spectators:
Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators.
You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be a porta potty on site and often we have a concession stand during lunchtime. When you enter the intersection of Diehl and Frontenac Road you will see the road closed signs. Just ease past the barricades and let someone know you are there to watch the race and they will direct you where to park.
If you have kids that are at least seven years old they are welcome to take a test run down the track in one of our cars. Just let someone know you’re interested in doing that.
Feel free to call or text 630-841-8832 if you have additional questions.

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Spring Rally May 17 & 18, 2025
2025-05-17 - 2025-05-18
SPRING RALLY 5/17/2024 & 5/18/2025
Divisions: Stock, Super Stock, Masters
Race Fee: $30 per race if racing all 4 races, or $120 for the weekend, otherwise $35 per race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing.
New to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car, new 1st time Chicago racer fee is $10 for each race, we run 2 races each day. Not ready to start racing right away, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like.
Groupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name.
Location of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race”
Payment: We accept checks made out to GCSBD or electronic payment via Venmo – Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby
or Zelle, search for LesleeSennholtz@yahoo.com NO CASH PLEASE
Request for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds must be sent via email to greaterchicagotreasurer@soapboxderby.org
Please email or text and let us know you are coming.
Registration form is here.
Race day app. Chicago is the only race city with a website to track your racing times.
Click here to follow the race from your device.
Racers: Race day schedule
7:30am Scales and Registration open
8am All cars need to be in line for weigh in
8:15am Registration closes and heat pairings will be drawn at the registration table.
Please be present at that time if you want to see the pairings being drawn.
8:30am Drivers meeting and racing to begin
Times subject to change.
Spectators:
Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators.
You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be a porta potty on site and often we have a concession stand during lunchtime. When you enter the intersection of Diehl and Frontenac Road you will see the road closed signs. Just ease past the barricades and let someone know you are there to watch the race and they will direct you where to park.
If you have kids that are at least seven years old they are welcome to take a test run down the track in one of our cars. Just let someone know you’re interested in doing that.
Feel free to call or text 630-841-8832 if you have additional questions.

Chicago, IL
2025-05-31
Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby All American Local race, May 31, 2025
Boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 20 will be competing in gravity powered soap box derby cars. Chicago will feature the 3 core divisions, Stock, Superstock, and Masters. Winner in each division will qualify to compete in Akron, Ohio at the World Championship race.
Please register online at the link below. Registration and race fees must be received 2 weeks prior to race date
Registration form and race fees
Race will be held in Naperville, Illinois on Frontenac Road at Diehl Road.

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby September 6 & 7 Rally Race
2025-09-06 - 2025-09-07
FALL RALLY 9/6/2025 & 9/7/2025
Divisions: Stock, Super Stock, Masters
Race Fee: $30 per race if racing all 4 races, or $120 for the weekend, otherwise $35 per race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing.
New to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car, new 1st time Chicago racer fee is $10 for each race, we run 2 races each day. Not ready to start racing right away, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like.
Groupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name.
Location of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race“
Registration: Preregistration is required by Tuesday Prior to the race.
We accept checks made out to GCSBD or electronic payment via Venmo – Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby or Zelle, search for LesleeSennholtz@yahoo.com NO CASH PLEASE
Request for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds must be sent via email.
Race day app. Chicago is the only race city with a website to track your racing times.
Click to follow the race from your device. Race day App
Racers: Race day schedule
7:30am Scales and Registration open
8:15am Registration closes and heat pairings will be drawn at the registration table.
Please be present at that time if you want to see the pairings being drawn.
8:30am Drivers meeting and racing to begin at 9am
Times subject to change.
Spectators:
Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators.
You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be a porta potty on site and often we have a concession stand during lunchtime. When you enter the intersection of Diehl and Frontenac Road you will see the road closed signs. Just ease past the barricades and let someone know you are there to watch the race and they will direct you where to park.
If you have kids that are at least seven years old they are welcome to take a test run down the track in one of our cars. Just let someone know you’re interested in doing that.
Feel free to call or text 630-841-8832 if you have additional questions.

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby October 4 & 5 Rally Race
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05
FALL RALLY 10/4/2025 & 10/5/2025
Divisions: Stock, Super Stock, Masters
Race Fee: $30 per race if racing all 4 races, or $120 for the weekend, otherwise $35 per race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing.
New to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car, new 1st time Chicago racer fee is $10 for each race, we run 2 races each day. Not ready to start racing right away, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like.
Groupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name.
Location of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race“
Registration: Preregistration is required by Tuesday Prior to the race.
We accept checks made out to GCSBD or electronic payment via Venmo – Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby or Zelle, search for LesleeSennholtz@yahoo.com NO CASH PLEASE
Request for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds must be sent via email.
Race day app. Chicago is the only race city with a website to track your racing times.
Click to follow the race from your device. Race day App
Racers: Race day schedule
7:30am Scales and Registration open
8:15am Registration closes and heat pairings will be drawn at the registration table.
Please be present at that time if you want to see the pairings being drawn.
8:30am Drivers meeting and racing to begin at 9am
Times subject to change.
Spectators:
Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators.
You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be a porta potty on site and often we have a concession stand during lunchtime. When you enter the intersection of Diehl and Frontenac Road you will see the road closed signs. Just ease past the barricades and let someone know you are there to watch the race and they will direct you where to park.
If you have kids that are at least seven years old they are welcome to take a test run down the track in one of our cars. Just let someone know you’re interested in doing that.
Feel free to call or text 630-841-8832 if you have additional questions.

May 16 & 17, 2026 Chicago Spring Rally
2026-05-16 08:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 UTC
Chicago May 16 & 17, 2026 Spring Rally
Divisions: Stock, Super Stock, Masters
Preregistration: Chicago will be reducing race fees for their May 16 & 17 race to $60 to the 1st 20 non Chicago Local racers who register for all 4 races.
To qualify racers must:
1. Submit their $60 registration payment in no later than Tuesday May 12. Registration form can be filled out on race day.
a. Payment can be sent electronically via Venmo or Zelle or by check
b. Check can be made out to GCSBD and mailed to 1530 Fairway Circle Geneva, IL. 60134
c. Mailed payments must be postmarked by Tuesday May 12
2. Compete in all 4 races at the May 16 & 17 race
3. The current or past racer has not raced in a Greater Chicago Local race at our Naperville track
Otherwise race fees are $30 per race if racing in all 4 races, or $120 for the weekend, otherwise $35 per race, which can be paid the day of the race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing. Please let us know you are coming so we can plan accordingly, call or text 630-841-8832
Groupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name.
In the event the race is canceled refunds will be issued.
Registration: Race Fee: $30 per race if racing all 4 races, or $120 for the weekend, otherwise $35 per race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing.
New to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car, new 1st time Chicago racer fee is $10 for each race, we run 2 races each day. Not ready to start racing right away, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like.
Registration the day of the race, please let us know you are coming so wee can plan accordingly, call or text 630-841-8832
We accept checks made out to GCSBD or electronic payment via Venmo – Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby or Zelle, search for LesleeSennholtz@yahoo.com NO CASH PLEASE
Request for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds must be sent via email.
Location of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race”
Race day app. Chicago is the only race city with a website to track your racing times.
Click to follow the race from your device. Race day App
Racers: Race day schedule
7:30am Scales and Registration open
8:15am Registration closes and heat pairings will be drawn at the registration table.
Please be present at that time if you want to see the pairings being drawn.
8:30am Drivers meeting and racing to begin at 9am
Times subject to change.
Spectators:
Racing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators.
You’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be a porta potty on site and often we have a concession stand during lunchtime. When you enter the intersection of Diehl and Frontenac Road you will see the road closed signs. Just ease past the barricades and let someone know you are there to watch the race and they will direct you where to park.
If you have kids that are at least seven years old they are welcome to take a test run down the track in one of our cars. Just let someone know you’re interested in doing that.
Feel free to call or text 630-841-8832 if you have additional questions.

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby All American Local race, June 6, 2026
2026-06-06
Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby All American Local race, June 6, 2026
Boys and girls between the ages of 7 and 20 will be competing in gravity powered soap box derby cars. Chicago will feature the 3 core divisions, Stock, Superstock, and Masters. Winner in each division will qualify to compete in Akron, Ohio at the World Championship race.
New to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car. Not ready to start racing right away, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like. Contact us if you would like to borrow a car for the day and compete with other kids for a trophy.
Groupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name.
Location of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race“
To register contact Stan Iglehart Race Director at 630-841-8832
Request for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds can be sent via email..
View live race day results from your device here
Race day schedule
6:30 Volunteers and car handlers arrive for track set up
8:00 Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby racers arrive
for inspection, weigh in, practice runs, driver and group photo
8:45 Drivers meeting and opening announcements
9:00 GCSBD racers begin racing
2:00 Top four race off 1st– 4th places all divisions
3:00 Conclusion of Chicago local race
4:00 Awards ceremony Location to be announced
