Neighborhood Soapbox Derby

Race Day: Sept 12, 2026

Come Join the Fun - Neighborhood Soapbox Derby

A big thank you to everyone who participated in last year's Derby. We could not have pulled it off without you.

See last year's Neighborhood Soapbox Derby.

Mark your calendar! The Neighborhood Soapbox Derby is rolling your way on Saturday, September 12, 2026 and you're invited to come cheer, laugh, and enjoy a great—what we hope will become—neighborhood tradition.

More information coming soon

Become a member of the Soapbox Derby Race Committee

If you have any questions, please get ahold of me, Jason Hoyt, personally at (jason@hoytlink.com)

Interested in Building Your Own Soapbox Derby Racer?!

Ready to roll? Now's your chance to be part of something exciting right here in our neighborhood!

We're inviting anyone – kids, teens, adults, families, and teams, to build your own gravity-powered soapbox racer for the upcoming Neighborhood Soapbox Derby on Saturday, September 12, 2026.

No engines, no motors. Just wheels, gravity, and your own creativity. Whether you're aiming for speed, style, or just want to be part of the fun, there's room for everyone on the starting line.

This is a chance to build something real, race with neighbors, and make some great memories. Start sketching your ideas now. We can't wait to see what you come up with!

Never built one before? Don't worry, we've got examples, ideas, and simple rules to get you started.

Our Derby will be most like these three videos. We will not have jumps or obstacles. This is in part for safety reasons, but this will allow for participation from a much broader skill set.

★ Soapbox Specifications & Rules for 2025 ★

★ Racer's Guide: Timeline and Expections ★

★ Derby Track Map ★

★ Design Inspiration ★

Ancillary

I picked up a few GOKIT® car kits from www.soapboxes.com to help make building a racer a little quicker. You absolutely do not need to buy one. You can build from scratch, going totally custom. For those wishing to go the easier route, each kit included the wheels, a sturdy steering system, and the associated hardware. It also provided three different braking ideas (see the Rules for braking requirements), along with a cut pattern for a simple racer and some basic instructions.

You’ll still need to supply your own wood (the basic design only requires about half a sheet of plywood), braking setup, steering wheel, and paint to finish it off. Assembly required!

The kits cost $99 each, but if you order a carton (six kits), the price drops to $87 each. Because the kits ship from Canada, it’s a good idea to order early to ensure they arrive well before the derby. When I ordered mine on a Friday, it was processed the following Monday and delivered the next week on Tuesday. Delivery times may vary.

For those that are interested, here are some derbies that have been held around Utah.
Daybreak Derbies:

LaVerkin Soapbox Derby.

Read about the American Fork Steel Days Soap Box Derby in the Daily Herald.

Payson Utah held a derby in 2016.

And of course there is the Red Bull Soapbox Derby that was held last year (2025) on June 14th at the Utah State Capitol Grounds.
Our derby will not be like the Red Bull one. We will not have jumps or obstacles (for safety & accessibility to all skill levels).

Here is the All-American Soapbox Derby.

Here are a couple of derbies by some serious competitors:

Our derby won't be like the ones in these videos, but since derby videos are cool!...

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