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7th Annual All-American Soap Box Derby
Greater Los Angeles Championship
 RACE DAY IS May 27, 2006
Weigh-in/Inspection the afternoon before

 

he 7th Annual Greater Los Angeles All-American Soap Box Derby RACE DAY is, May 27, 2006, the Saturday of Memorial Day weekend, in La Cañada Flintridge, CA. This will be a "licensed local" race, sanctioned by the world-famous All-American Soap Box Derby of Akron, Ohio. The winners of this  race will represent Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, Kern and San Luis Obispo counties in the 69th All-American Soap Box Derby National Championships in July in Akron Ohio.  All kids that meet the age requirements from these counties are welcome to race (there are usually about the same number of boys and girls in the race).

Since 1934, the All-American Soap Box Derby has grown into a very popular sport and an American tradition. It affords families an opportunity to bond with their kids as they build and race their own cars, working together to meet the challenge of gravity racing.  Rally races are also scheduled throughout Southern California from September through June.

Once again the Kiwanis Club of La Cañada and the California Family Soap Box Derby Association, will join forces to host this event, the largest official All-American Soap Box Derby event in greater Los Angeles. The race will be divided into three separate divisions, Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  The winners of these three divisions will go to Akron (with financial support from the race sponsors).

For the last three Years the two clubs hosted the Greater Los Angeles All-American Soap Box Derby event.  Click Here to see Pictures from the Soap Box Derby of prior years.

         

To participate in this race, racers must sign-in and all cars must receive a detailed safety and construction inspection the day before RACE DAY, between 4:30 and 7:00 PM. 

The Event Particulars

 

Derby Location: The Derby will held at the east end of Foothill Boulevard, just east of the 210 Foothill Freeway,  in the City of La Cañada Flintridge on what is known as the "Michigan Hill". Click here for maps of the location. Click here for an aerial view of the location.

Entry Forms: You can obtain an Entry Form from this web site. Complete this form, and mail it to the address provided along with a check for $45 for each entrant, which includes a $10 "runout" fee.  If registering more than one child, photocopy the registration form and submit a separate copy for each entrant. Racers must present a photo copy of their birth certificate at sign-in.

  Click Here for an Entry Form

Mail Entries to: 

    LCKFSBD (La Cañada Kiwanis Foundation Soap Box Derby)
    P.O. Box 112
    La Cañada Flintridge, CA 91012

Age Limits: Stock racers are limited to boys and girls, ages 8 (by RACE DAY) through age 13 (must not turn 14 in the current race year).  Super Stock and Master racers ages range between 10 (by RACE DAY) through age 17 (must not turn 18 in the current race year).

Race Schedule:

                FRIDAY May 26th, 4:30 - 7:00 PM
                     Registration, Inspection and Weigh-in

               RACE DAY SATURDAY, May 27th  
                     Race Check In:                   7:30-8:00 AM
                     Group Photo:                               8:00 AM
                     Opening Ceremony:                    8:30 AM
                     Driver's Meeting:                         9:00 AM
                     Car Parade:                                 9:15 AM
                     First-Time driver practice runs:  9:30 AM
                     Starts:                                         10:00 AM

Awards: Trophies for 1st to 5th in Stock and Super Stock divisions and 1st to 3rd in Masters division.  1st  place winners will be provided with race car transportation and financial support for the trip to Akron, Ohio, to participate in the  All-American Soap Box Derby in July. 

Rules:

  • All AASBD 2006 rules will apply. It is the racer's and the racer's support team's responsibility to read, understand and comply with all rules. Use the check sheet supplied in the Official AASBD Car Construction Plans to check your car prior to submitting it for inspection. Copies of the rules are packaged with the car kits. Additional copies can be purchased for a nominal fee from All-American Soap Box Derby or can be downloaded for free from  www.aasbd.org.

  • All participants must wear the T-shirts that will be supplied.   Stock and super stock racers must wear the new AASBD-issued “bicycle-style” helmet.  Masters racers are required to wear the traditional AASBD helmet, as in years past. 

  • All cars will be impounded immediately after being inspected and weighed. Once impounded no further work will be permitted. Do your spindle alignments before inspection.

  • Tools will not be permitted in the pit area. Race damage can be repaired or brake pads can be changed only at the designated repair stations using the tools supplied. 

  • Only one "handler" will be allowed in the pit area to assist each racer.

  • Any protests against other entries must be lodged with a race official prior to the start of the race. (Exception: car is altered during the race.) 

  • The race will be double elimination, lane and wheel swap, timer differential.  We reserve the right to alter the race format based on weather and track conditions on the day of the race.

  • Labels will be provided at registration for each wheel identifying car number and wheel location and must be attached to wheels prior to passing inspection.  No added lubrication after the race starts.  You will be swapping wheels with your opponents and may not get your wheels back until the end of the race.  Please ensure you have retrieved your wheels at the end of the day.  If you must leave early, please notify a race official to retrieve your wheels.

 Racer Inspection: All cars must be inspected and weighed-in on Friday, the day before RACE DAY. The inspections will take place in the St. Francis parking structure, Foothill Blvd. between Crown Ave. and Daleridge Rd. Racers must be signed in between 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM.

There will be no inspections or registration on the day of the race!

The pre-race inspection helps ensure the safety of the racers and the fairness of the race. You will be given an opportunity to make corrections if required and time permits. Bring the tools you feel you may need to make final adjustments. Use the inspection check list provided with the AASBD car construction plans to check your car ahead of time.

Racer Weight Limits: 

  • Stock - 200 lbs. Total, car and driver, 100 lbs. maximum tail weight

  • Super Stock - 230 lbs. Total, car and driver, 122.5 lbs. maximum tail weight. (15 lbs. tail heavy)

  • Masters - 255 lbs. Total, car and driver, 127.5 lbs. maximum tail weight.

Contact Information: 

    Greater Los Angeles Soap Box Derby 
Phone:  (818) 790-9901 
Email: soapboxderby@lacanadakiwanis.org 
Web Site: www.lacanadakiwanis.org/derby

   California Family Soap Box Derby Association 
Phone:  (661) 257-2372
Email: mcmisagene@sbcglobal.net

Where do I get a car?

Cars are purchased as kits.  Some cars kits (including new helmet) may be purchased from the Sport Chalet in La Cañada (920 Foothill Boulevard ) or by ordering from the International Soap Box Derby Inc. The cars must be constructed by the driver, with adult help optional.  Prices range from $560 for a Stock Division Kit to $750 for a Masters Division Kit.  New bicycle-style helmets can also be purchased for about $13.

 
La Cañada (920 Foothill Boulevard )

Choosing the right kit for your child is dependent on the child's size and weight. Here are some general guidelines or come and try one on at one of the Car Building Clinics:

  • Stock kits are best for smaller racers, up to about 5' and 100 lbs. Most Stock racers are 8 to 16 years old. 

  • Super Stock kits are best for medium-to-large racers, up to about 5' 8' and 150 lbs. Super Stock racers range from 8 to 16 years old.

  • Masters kits require advanced construction skills to build. The racer must be at least 10 years old and can be up to about 5'10 and 175 lbs. Masters racers range from 10 to 17 years old.

Racer Building Clinics:  There will be free car building clinics  and unofficial inspections at the La Cañada Flintridge Sports Chalet on the dates listed below. Experienced Soap Box Derby car builders will be available to answer questions or assist in car construction. First-time builders should attend one of these clinics. Bring your racer, car kit and tools.

Car Building Clinic Dates: 

   Saturday, April 22nd 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM
   Saturday, May 6th  9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Racer Practice Run:  For beginners, there will be a practice run from a small slope in the parking lot of the La Cañada United Methodist Church, 104 Berkshire Drive, in La Cañada Flintridge, on May 20th 9:00 am to noon.


 

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