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The Soap Box Derby is back in Denver!

The Sertoma Mile High Soap is a youth racing program for kids ages 8 to 17. The kids build a car that they sit in and race against other kids. The cars use gravity to power the cars. There are 4 different divisions that the kids can race in, Stock division, Super Stock Division, Masters Division, and Super Kids Division. The cars (except for the Super Kids cars) come in a kit which includes everything needed for racing with the exception of the racing wheels and weights. You can buy the kit at www.aasbd.com.

Stock Division
The Stock division is for racers ages 8 to 13. They can accommodate a racer up to (approx.) 5'3" tall and 125 lbs. The shells of these cars can not be painted so you can have your choice of 3 colored shells: red, white, or blue.

Super Stock Division
The Super Stock division is for racers ages 10 to 17. They can accommodate a racer up to (approx.) 6'0" tall and 150 lbs. These cars can be painted any color the racer chooses.

Master Division
The Masters division is for racers ages 10 to 17 and is driven by the more experienced driv ers. They can accommodate a racer up to (approx.) 6'0" tall and 160 lbs. Because of the lay down design of these cars, smaller drivers are also competitive in this division. These cars can also be painted any color the racer chooses.  Denver will not be running a Masters division this coming year but Colorado Springs will be. You can get infomation about the Colorado Springs race at http://www.ppsbd.com/.

Super Kids Division
We are introducing a new division called the SUPER KIDS. This division is for children with physical or mental disabilities that would not be able to participate in the All American Soap Box Derby on their own. This is for kids ages 8 to 17.   Each car is equipped with 2 steering wheels and has been specially designed to accommodate both a child with special needs and a veteran soap box derby driver who serves as a co-pilot. [More information]

There will be information clinics throughout Denver for you to come and see cars from each division and to get more information about the races. We will be posting those dates as soon as they become available.
If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor or volunteer, please contact us.

Get Started
Eligibility All children ages 8-17 can race. You must be age 8 on Race day, which is May 31, 2009

Choose a Division There are 4 divisions in the Soap Box Derby. They are Stock, Super Stock, Masters (Scotties), and Super Kids. Denver will not be racing a Masters Division this year. If you are interested in racing a Masters car, you can race in Colorado Springs. Their website is www.ppsbd.com.

Stock Division is designed for children ages 8-13 that are (approx.) 5 foot 3 inches tall and up to 125 lbs. Super Stock Division is designed for children ages 10-17 that are (approx.) 6 foot tall and 150 lbs. Masters (Scotties) Division is designed for children ages 10-17 that are (approx.) 6 foot tall and 155 lbs. The Super Kids Division is for children with physical or mental disabilities that would not be able to participate in the All American Soap Box Derby on their own. This is for kids ages 8 to 17.

Registration
There are 6 parts to getting registered for this race. You will need a registration and driver history form , a signed All-American Soap Box Derby release waiver, a signed Sertoma Mile High Soap Box Derby release waiver , a copy of your birth certificate, and the $35.00 entry fee. For any questions, please call Steve or Christi Colvin at 303-368-5148. You can find out more about the forms on the "Sign Up & Race Rules" page.

Order a Car kit
All car kits are ordered through All-American Soap Box Derby. The car kit includes everything needed to build your car except for the Z-Glass wheels and the weights. To order your kit and the Z-Glass wheels, please go to www.aasbd.com. You can print out the order form and mail it in to All-American Soap Box Derby, PO Box 7225, Akron, Ohio 44306, 330-733-8723.

Get Sponsors
The stock car kits cost approx. $530.00 with wheels and comes in Blue, Red or White. The super stock car kits cost approx. $525.00 with wheels. These cars can be painted any color. You should get one or more sponsors to help with the cost of the car and the sponsor can advertise on the car.

Building the car
The child must build the car with the help of an adult. This is a joint effort between child and adult, but the child must do a lot of the work. There will be 3 Car Construction clinics scheduled to help you with the construction of the car. You can click on Car Construction to find out about an upcoming clinic. There will be a stock and super stock car at each clinic for demonstration purposes. Please feel free to bring your car to any of the Car Construction Clinics.

Initial inspection
There will be an initial inspection on May 17, 2008, at 9:00 am at Jerry Stander's Collision Works - 3900 Norwood Drive Littleton, CO 80125. Drivers with the last name of A - J should be there at 9:00 am. Drivers with the last name of K - Z should be there at 1:00 pm. The initial inspection is mandatory for all drivers to attend.  At this time, you will be notified of any changes that must be made.  Photos will be taken of each driver for the race program.  You will receive your car number.  This number will correspond with your initial postion or the heat chart.

Final Inspection and Trial Runs
There will be a final inspection of the cars May 30, 2009 time TBD. The drivers will have an opportunity to go down the race track to get a feel for the track. It is mandatory that all drivers make at least one pass down the race track. The cars will then be impounded so no further changes can be made.

Race Day - May 31st, 2009
The Race Day will be held on May 31st, 2009. The race will go from 8:00am until finished. We will be running a double elimination race. A heat consists of two racers going down twice in two phases. They will swap lanes for the second phase. The winner of each heat will move on. You must lose twice to be eliminated. The winning cars and drivers will go to Akron, Ohio with a stipend to participate in the All-American Soap Box Derby.

Registration:

• Must be 8 by May 31st, 2009
• Must be 17 on August 1,2009
• Proof of age is required
• Must have AASBD & SMHSBD release waivers signed
• Must have registration and Driver history forms completed
• Must have paid $35 entry fee, $25 entry fee for second child
• Champion must meet with Race Director immediately following the race

General:

• AASBD rules and specifications will be strictly adhered to
• Car must be built from a Stock or Super Stock car kit from AASBD
• Car must be built by driver with adult supervisor
• Race will be a double elimination format; each heat consists of 2 phases - phase 1 wheel swap will occur; phase 2, cars swap lanes and wheels; the lowest combined time of both phases is the heat winner
• A coin will be flipped before the first phase to determined which wheels will be swapped, after the first phase all 4 wheels will swapped for the second phase
• No one may be on the track at any time
• Stay out of the run out area located at the finish line
• Wheel pins should be inserted from the front
• No one rides on the return trailer
• Car numbers are assigned by random selection at initial inspection.
• Car number will be installed just behind the cockpit opening on the rear on each side and on each wheel. Car number signifies that it passed initial inspection
• Car number defines starting heat and lane according to the official AASBD Heat Chart (odd numbers in lane #1; even numbers in lane #2)
• No tools or lubricants are allowed in the line-up area during the race or pit area
• If a car problem occurs, repairs are to be made in a designated area under the supervision of an inspector
• Officials observing any questionable practice may require a re-weigh and inspection
• No alcoholic beverages are allowed anywhere

Inspection of Cars:

• Cars are impounded after passing final inspection
• No modifications or adjustments may be made after final inspection
• Closely follow Stock or Super Stock checklist of car plans
  • Paint only the exterior on super stock cars
  • Don't cover body screws or nuts
  • Properly install cotter pins
  • Steering must turn in proper direction
  • Brakes work; brake pads fresh
  • Weights placed per plans, painted, secured and numbered
  • Car and driver may be no more than 15 lbs tail heavy
  • Have all sponsor decals mounted in the correct places; keep nose clear of decals, stickers, etc.
  • Pay attention to "prohibited assembly"
• All parts must have been provided by AASBD
• Only Z-glas wheels may be used
• Wheels may be lubricated but it is recommended that they not be lubricated
• Weight may be added to the car; all weight must be fixed in place
• Car and driver will be weighed together; total weight may not exceed 200lbs for Stock and 230lbs for Super Stock.
• Chief Inspector rulings are final

Drivers:

• Wear pants or shorts, your Derby t-shirt, shoes and helmet
• Follow your center line; if you interfere with the other car, you may lose that phase
• Judges are positioned along the track to observe driver performance
• Drive straight; try not to make sudden corrections
• Apply brakes in short bursts after crossing the finish line
• You and your pit crew will do the wheel swap
• Stay by your car while waiting for your next phase
• If you are not ready to go when your car is loaded on the starting ramp, you may lose that phase
• You must sit or lean forward at all times while driving
• You are not to duck down in the cockpit during the race
• All drivers are required to attend the drivers meeting at 7:30am at the finish line on race day
• An attempt to gain an unfair advantage over a competitor will subject the perpetrator to possible disqualification

Rain-out:
If rain prevents the race from continuing to a finish (it is deemed unsafe and/or there is a direct threat of lightening) the driver in the winner's bracket with the fastest heat time will be awarded the championship.

Appeals:
A jury of 3 judges, including the Director, will rule on any protest. Their decision is final.

If you would like more information on becoming a sponsor or volunteer, please contact us.

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