Green Bay Area Soap Box Derby

09/21/2021

Derby family... Josh Ostrander is in need of some prayers. He has been sent to a hospital in St Louis for expert review of a medical issue discovered. Please keep him and his family in your prayers #PrayersForJosh

09/10/2021

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby has a rally this weekend in Naperville on Frontenac Rd just off W Diehl. If you want to try out derby and open to a road trip, I'm sure they could set you up with a car to use. Check-in starts around 7:30 am on both days.

Give Derby a try!

04/26/2020

Proko Wall Funeral Home - Obituaries and Memorials - Paul Reynolds - Departed on Apr 24, 2020 - Green Bay, Wisconsin

We would like to offer are condolences to the entire Reynolds family on the passing of Paul Reynolds Senior. Paul was instrumental in the reviving of the Green Bay Area Soap Box Derby back in the 1970's and his children brought it back in the 2000's. May he rest in peace.
https://prokowall.com/obituaries/2020-04-24/Paul-Reynolds

Paul B. Reynolds, 78, Green Bay resident, died Friday morning, April 24, 2020, at a local hospital following a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1941, in Green Bay, to the late Russell and Blanche (Jeanquart) Reynolds. Paul attended Premontre High School, graduating in 1960. He married the ...

08/24/2019

Looking for some derby racing? The Greater Chicago Area Soap Box Derby has their first fall rally coming up soon on Sept 7th and 8th. Need a car to try out the sport? Not a problem... Both the Green Bay club and Chicago have club cars available to join the races. Message us if interested.

05/02/2019

Interested in racing? Well, Green Bay is not scheduled to have a race yet, but everyone is welcome to race in the Greater Chicago Area Soap Box Derby in Naperville, IL. Rally race scheduled for this weekend and Local Championship scheduled for Sat, June 1st.

Need more info, feel free to message us.

03/10/2019

2019 March Indoor Race - Greater Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Looking for something to do the weekend of 3/16-17? Check out the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Indoor All-American race inside the former TJ Maxx store on South Harlem Rd in Tinley Plaza, Tinley Park, IL. Races on both days. Club cars available for ages 7-18 for Stock and Super Stock divisions if interested in joining the fun. Masters division will also be running. Contact the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby if interested. Pre-registration is required.

http://www.soapboxderby.org/greater-chicago/about-us/races/2019-march-indoor-race.aspx

List Of Races2019 March Indoor Race03/16/2019 - 03/17/2019Regional RacesNational Races 2019 March Indoor Race03/16/2019 - 03/17/2019Tinley Park, IL2019 March Chicago Indoor race March 16th & 17th - 2 Days, 3 Divisions, 1 Double. & 1 single. elim. ea. day Pre-registration is required by midnight Thur...

01/12/2019

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association

Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association

The Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby has confirmed 3 dates and a new location for their indoor Soap Box Derby races for 2019. Dates are January 26 & 27, February 16 & 17 and March 16 & 17. You must preregister for these races by sending in your form and payment the Thursday before each race weekend. Additional info is available on our web site that includes race location, race fees, some race day rules, and preregistration info. www.soapboxderby.org/greater-chicago

01/12/2019

2019 January Indoor Race - Greater Chicago (Chicago, IL)

Looking for some racing? Well our friends south of the border are having 3 indoor SBD races this winter. If you need to borrow a GB club car to try it out, message us and we can work something out. Check it out at http://www.soapboxderby.org/greater-chicago/about-us/races/2019-january-indoor-race.aspx

List Of Races2019 January Indoor Race01/26/2019 - 01/27/20192019 February Indoor Race02/16/2019 - 02/17/20192019 March Indoor Race03/16/2019 - 03/17/2019Regional RacesNational Races 2019 January Indoor Race01/26/2019 - 01/27/2019Tinley Park, IL2019 Chicago Indoor race January 26th & 27th - 2 Days, 3...

07/17/2018

The Green Bay Area Soap Box Derby has 2 representatives at the World Championships at Akron, OH. Good Luck to Peyton Van Gruensven and Natalie Hamacher.

06/30/2018

NDR Nationals officially starts on Saturday in Sedalia, MO this year. Green Bay Area Soap Box Derby is being represented in the Round Bottom and Masters divisions by Natalie Hamacher of SkiCon Solutions Racing. Best of Luck! Bring home some hardware!

06/03/2018

While we sadly were not able to host a Local Championship this year, we were represented at the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Local Championship by Frances Zwicky in Stock (3rd Place), Peyton VanGruensven in Masters (3rd Place), and Natalie Hamacher took the Grand Title of Local Champion in the Masters division.

Congratulations WI drivers in keeping the derby alive.

09/28/2017

Omaha Monster Rally this weekend. 4-point option available. Let's go racing!!!

08/27/2017

Local kids take to the hill in Indianapolis. Both moving to the Masters division this year.

06/15/2017

www.greenbaysoapboxderby.or

Our event is coming up this Saturday. We still have cars available to join in the fun. Contact us if interested via our website at www.greenbay.soapboxderby.org

05/21/2017

Click here to support Help Save Soap Box Derby organized by Red Shed Canoe

Help support our Derby friends to the west who had their equipment stolen

The Greater Des Moines Soap Box Derby Association is a community non-profit that promotes the youth sport of soap box derby racing here in Des Moines.  The Association has hosted youth races at a dedicated track in Ewing Park since the 1970's.  Recently, the Association's race equipment was stole...

04/30/2017

Spring racing season is on. Next weekend our friends at the Greater Chicago Area Soap Box Derby will be hosting a rally in Naperville, IL.

Our next race in Green Bay will be the 2017 Championship on June 17th. Stay tuned for registration information.

03/28/2017

Shoppers make way for speedsters at St. Charles mall

Area drivers Natalie Hamacher and Peyton VanGruensven participated in St Charles, IL this past weekend.

http://www.dailyherald.com/article/20170326/news/170329047/

Shoppers made way for speedsters this weekend as Charlestowne Mall in St. Charles hosted the Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby Association's official All-American Soap Box Derby races.

02/04/2017

Looking for something to do today? Come checkout Project Einstein Science Expo at Shopko Hall. We have a booth where kids can checkout some Soap Box Derby cars and get information about how to get involved

11/24/2016

Good Luck to all racers heading to the Thanksgiving Rally in Georgia, especially our friends from Region 5.

09/17/2016

It's RACING time in Green Bay!!! Come on out and race with the 2016 World Rally Stock Champion and others who represented Region 5 so wonderfully this past summer.

We'll be out on Centennial St in Ashwaubenon Saturday and Sunday running Soap Box Derby races. Never tried it - No problem, we have cars and love sharing our knowledge to help kids get competitive.

08/27/2016

Racing is underway in Region 5. Good Luck to those attending races this weekend in Indianapolis.

Greater Chicago race in Naperville is 9/10-11th followed by our races 9/17-18th.

08/06/2016

925 Park Ridge Dr

Have you seen the construction near Lambeau field lately... Are you going to an upcoming Packers game or the UW vs LSU game? We've got the perfect parking spot for you. Derrick & Brenda Biber and Super Kid Landon Richardson provide parking in their yard just a stone throw away from the stadium at 925 Park Ridge Dr.
Google Map: https://goo.gl/maps/iq95siGPJn42

In addition, on behalf of Landon, during the Family Night, Pre-Season, and the UW vs LSU games, they are providing parking on a donation basis with all proceeds being split between Landon's big three organizations: Syble Hopp School, Miracle League, and the Green Bay Area Soap Box Derby Super Kids.

Enjoy the great parking location and give generously to these great causes.

925 Park Ridge Dr, Green Bay, WI 54304

07/23/2016

Soapbox derby racing a family affair

If you missed the 10 pm news last night on WFRV... More to come on Sunday evening

Menasha's Peyton Van Gruensven brought home the world title over a week ago, but it takes more than a great driver to get to victory lane.

07/23/2016

World-class soap box racers a boost for club

Our Green Bay Champions and club featured in the Green Bay Press Gazette. Thanks Todd.

A long way from driving, Peyton and Brooklyn Van Gruensven are skilled in the fast lane.

07/19/2016

Live! With Kelly and co-host Andy Cohen (July 18, 2016) Zoe Saldana; Craig Bierko 7/18/16

The 2016 Local Stock World Champion got a trip to NYC to be on Live. The segment is at the end of the show.

Zoe Saldana ("Star Trek Beyond"); Craig Bierko ("UnREAL"); the year's All-American Soap Box Derby winner; co-host Andy Cohen ("Watch What Happens: Live").

07/19/2016

Menasha’s Van Gruensven wins national soap box derby title

Peyton's interview after winning the Rally Super Stock World Championship

14 year-old Menasha native wins National Soap Box Derby title.

07/17/2016

Our 2016 Rally Super Stock World Champion Peyton VanGruensven with family

07/14/2016

Congratulations Natalie Hamacher on winning Best Decorated Rally Super Stock. This car has been getting comments ever since we dropped it off for impound.

07/14/2016

Congratulations to Peyton and Brooklyn for accumulating 200 or more rally points this year. Their names are now on the big board

07/11/2016

Our Region 5 Derby Champs parade down Main St in Akron, OH. Peyton and Tyler part of the lead drivers carrying our Wisconsin state flags.

07/11/2016

Peyton VanGruensven takes the stage...

07/11/2016

McKenzie and Tyler Larsen at opening ceremonies

07/11/2016

The start of our kids going across the stage at opening ceremonies. Natalie Hamacher, Nevaeh (flip) Cadman, and Brooklyn VanGruensven.

07/08/2016

All six Derby cars passed inspection for the World Championships and obtained VIP status. Congratulations McKenzie, Tyler, Brooklyn, Peyton, Natalie, and Nevaeh!

07/02/2016

2016 FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby champion cars were delivered to Akron, OH on July 1 for impound.

Congratulations to our 2016 Champs:

Local:
Stock - McKenzie Larsen (substitute for Isaiah Peters)
Super Stock - Tyler Larsen

Rally:
Stock - Brooklyn Van Gruensven
Super Stock - Peyton Van Gruensven
Super Stock - Natalie Hamacher
Super Stock - Nevaeh Cadman

Race week coming up next July 10th through July 16th. Good Luck to all participants. Let's see if we can bring home some more hardware to the state of WI and Region 5.