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..
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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