The Annual Arlington Local Soap Box Derby Race will be on Saturday June 14, 2025 on Eastern Avenue next to Robbins Farm Park. Racing begins between 9 and 10am.
We encourage kids ages 7-19 interested in trying Soap Box Derby to email arlingtonsoapboxderby@gmail.com to learn how to build and drive a car.
We hold indoor soap box derby races in the underground garage of the Mall. We can race all winter in New England on a indoor hill (no large ramps used).
To stay up to date on future racing events, email arlingtonsoapboxderby@gmail.com and ask to join our email list!
In our 16th year, the ASBD is a youth racing event that is open to boys and girls between the ages of 7 through 21 that reside in Eastern Massachusetts.
This is a unique program in that it encourages close parent-child activities while building and racing a car. The construction of the gravity race car reinforces the importance of setting and completing goals while developing traits such as self-confidence, perseverance and craftsmanship. Parents can learn new abilities while teaching children proper use of tools. The youth is encouraged to do as much of the work as their level permit.
Email us @ arlingtonsoapboxderby@gmail.com to learn more about renting a car to build and race.