The Soapbox Derby is a team event where students build a car to compete against other builder racers in the surrounding community.

Build Day events are by invitation only to Soapbox Derby Club Build Team members

2026 Workshop Dates

Saturday, April 25: Building Workshop

Saturday, May 2: Building Workshop

Saturday, May 9: Building Workshop (At Cronin Derby Downs for practice runs and testing!)

Saturday, May 16: Building Workshop

Saturday, May 23: Building Workshop and Race Preparation

6th ANNUAL FLINT SOAP BOX DERBY RACE DAY

Saturday May 30, 2026 9 AM - 12:30 PM at Cronin Derby Downs, 1420 W. 12th St., Flint MI 48507

Soapbox Derby SCMS Coach Contact: Ginny Yuschak at: gyuschak@swcrk.org

Mentor expectations