Getting Started

Stock Division

For racers age 8–13 years old. A lean-forward design, stock cars can accommodate a racer up to (approx) 5’3” tall and 125 pounds. stock car sketch

Super Stock Division

For racers age 10-17 years old. Super stock cars, also a lean-forward design, can accommodate a larger racer up to (approx) 6’0” tall and 150 pounds.

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Masters Division
(also known as Scottie)

For more experienced racers age 10-17 years old. A lay-back design, it can accommodate a racer up to (approx) 6’0” tall and 160 pounds. masters sketch




The All-American Soap Box Derby (AASBD) is a youth gravity racing program for boys and girls ages 8 through 17 years old which has run nationally since 1934. The goals of the program have not changed since it began-—to teach youngsters the basic skills of workmanship, perseverance, and the spirit of competition. The All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship finals are held in July of every year for both Rally and Local champions at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. Complete Derby information can be found on the All-American Soap Box Derby website at www.aasbd.com. The online store has all the information you’ll need to order racing kits and parts. The rule book can be downloaded for your review, and the message board is a good place to learn about Derby racing.	Stock Division For racers age 8–13 years old. A lean-forward design, stock cars can accommodate a racer up to (approx) 5’3” tall and 125 pounds. Super Stock Division For racers age 10-17 years old. Super stock cars, also a lean-forward design, can accommodate a larger racer up to (approx) 6’0” tall and 150 pounds. Masters Division (also known as Scottie) For more experienced racers age 10-17 years old. A lay-back design, it can accommodate a racer up to (approx) 6’0” tall and 160 pounds.	The information in this document is opinion based upon years of SBD experience, understanding of the physics involved, currently approved SBD parts and current (2007/2008) SBD rules. The focus of this document is on the primary influences, conditions and setups that impact the speed of a SBD car. Basic SBD Information pdf If you are building a car to go rally racing need help with car construction or have any other questions about Soap Box Derby, contact one of these guys: Brian Graham, District 2 Rally Commissioner All-American Soap Box Derby rallycomish@aol.com David Mellen, President California Family Soap Box Derby Association david@mellendesign.com
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