![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() It will create memories for a lifetime.Ī car inspection to assure that each entrant is building his/her car according to AASBD standards for the current race year is required. The time spent together builds a strong bond and becomes an enjoyable shared experience.Įach kid is a winner regardless of the outcome of a race as the kid has shared a memorable experience building and racing a derby car. Building and racing a derby race car is a lot of fun and a rewarding experience for both the kid and the adult helping. Each kid is encouraged to do as much of the work as his or her skill level permits. Kids learn how to use a wrench, a screwdriver, plyers, hammer, and other tools. It helps develop traits, such as self-confidence, perseverance, and craftsmanship. Building a derby car helps kids with setting and completing goals. Kids must be involved in building the car they will race. The cars are purchased for, or loaned to, kids to race by families, sponsors, or local businesses. The cars are built using kit cars bought from the All-American Soap Box Derby. Soap box derby is a gravity racing program for boys and girls where a kid assembles a full-size derby car kit, puts on a helmet, sits in the car, and then literally drives the car downhill on a straight stretch of road competing one-on-one with another racer. A soap box derby car is not a Cub Scout pinewood derby car. ![]()
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