Do you have the skills, heart, and sheer force of will (a.k.a. gravitational pull) to get down Magnolia Street Hill the fastest? We want to see you prove it!

Prizes are awarded in all four events in the racing series: the Kids’ Big Wheel Race, the Shade Tree Division, the Professional Division, and the STEM Gravity Racing Challenge. Which one will you compete in? Will you win a prize for speed or for Best in Show?

Professional

The Professional Class is built for speed, much like car racing itself. These cars are constructed with professional-level budgets and performance in mind and are designed to compete at the highest level—minus the pit stops.

Drivers in the Professional Class must be at least 16 years old with a valid driver’s license or 18 years old or older. There is no age limit for members of the build team.

Awards are presented for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place.

Shadetree

Shadetree cars are the origin for the revival of the Magnolia Soap Box Derby. These grassroots project cars are constructed by friends, families, and organizations for the fun of building the car and thrill of competition. The Shadetree class drivers must either be 16 years old with a valid drivers license or be 18 years old or older, but there is no age limit to build team members. (Prizes are awarded for 1st, 2nd, 3rd Place)

Gravity Racing Challenge

Thanks to a generous grant from the Knight Foundation, we're proudly offering a race specifically focused on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math). The Gravity Racing Challenge, offered in partnership with the All American Soapbox Derby will be the legacy of the Magnolia Soapbox Derby. By bringing the racetrack to the classroom and back - we are confident the these builders today will be the leaders tomorrow and the next generation of MSBD Board members putting on this event for decades to come.

Big Wheel

Aspiring future racers (4-10) that are too young for the STEM race and adult races can participate in the free kid's Big Wheel Race at the bottom of the hill in between the other races. Sign up for free the day of the race! Every kid gets a shirt and participation swag! You bring the kid and we bring the Big Wheels!

STEAM

We are proud to offer a race specifically focused on STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math). The Gravity Racing Challenge, offered in partnership with the All American Soap Box Derby, will be the legacy of the Magnolia Soap Box Derby. By bringing the racetrack to the classroom and back we are confident that the STEAM builders of today will be the builders, makers and leaders of tomorrow.

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