Arlington Soap Box Derby
The Arlington Soap Box Derby is a community based nonprofit organization whose mission is to build knowledge and character, and to create meaningful experiences through collaboration and fair and honest competition
Arlington Local Soap Box derby RaceS All Year
We Race @ CambridgeSide Mall!
Winter Racing In 2024/2025
Fall Harry Potter Themed Rally - November 16-17, 2024
Come race Soap Box Derby and then go and see Harry Potter - The Exhibition at Cambridgeside Mall (https://harrypotterexhibition.com/locations/boston/)!
Winter Rally - February 1-2, 2025
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!
2025 Local Race
Saturday June 14, 2025
EasterN Avenue - Robbins Farm Park
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.
UpComing Events
What is Soap Box Derby?
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.
You too can Build anD Race a Soap Box Derby Car!
Email us @ arlingtonsoapboxderby@gmail.com to learn more about renting a car to build and race.