For nearly 80 years, Akron, OH has been the home of the All-American Soap Box Derby. Gravity-powered racers roll down the hill at Derby Downs, as kids aged 11 to 15 vie for the World Championship ...

The Herald-Mail Co. kept the winning 1939 derby car and racing helmet until the items were passed on for restoration.

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Parker Lame, 13, of Canfield, shows off his race car and trophy after winning the world title in the Super Stock division at the 85th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron on Saturday.

And so a soapbox derby... a little bit of little rascals thrown ... where there are lots of interpretations." For the younger kids, the event also featured pine box mini car races and paper ...

KINGSTON, N.Y. — The Kingston Artists Soapbox Derby announced the popular event will return to the Rondout area for its 30th anniversary on Sunday, Aug. 17, and the organizers are seeking ...