By Derby rules the combined weight of racer and driver is limited. Because gravity is what drives soapbox cars and weight combats air resistance, competitors want to weigh in with their cars as ...

The hills of Washington Park will echo with cheers and the rumble of wheels this Saturday as the Magnolia Soap Box Derby ... or 40 cars down there racing. It was pretty cool.” The derby blends ...

Parker Lame, 13, of Canfield, shows off his race car and trophy after winning the world title in the Super Stock division at the 85th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron on Saturday.