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Maine Soap Box Derby Race Winners Heading To Akron Ohio

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Maine soap box derby race winner heading to Akron, Ohio.

The local Houlton Maine race on Derby Hill was built back in 1998 and makes set up and tear down pretty quick and easy. The local Houlton ME Rotary Club helped the Northern Maine Soap Box Derby program by donating money to build the garage "topside".

Watch the 2024 Northern Maine Soap Box Derby Race Video highlights.

Big July race of the All American soap box derby race is July 14th through July 20th.

Since 1934, kids have built soap box derby race cars to compete for a chance to be in the International race. The big Akron Ohio race is three lanes for the heats each racer is assigned.

northern maine soap box derby racing 2024 group

One time down the hill and two thirds of the racers are done. Race week has a lot of family fun for the local soap box derby race winners.

The Houlton Maine race guarantees four trips down the hill and every racer is a "winner".

Why wait until you are sixteen to drive a car?

Help a kids where you live experience "the thrill of the hill". Local 2024 race winners this year are Aiden Cyr in stock, Addyson Lynds in super stock division.

northern maine soap box derby hill

Houlton Maine's soap box derby race was the largest in the USA five years straight.

The biggest Houlton Maine soap box derby races with 66 volunteers to run them and 200 cars to work in and out of the heat sheet race brackets.

Race week schedule for the soap box derby out west link.

More on the local Northern Maine Soap Box Derby race program and it's rich history since 1996. Like to be part of the downhill gravity racing fun?

Kids in the soap box derby racing program learn a lot building a car and thinking about science, engineering, mechanics and so much more. 

aiden cyr addyson lynds soap box derby

Derby racing in Maine.

It's all about safety and good sportmanship too. Maine soap box derby racers shake hands after every heat.

I'm Maine REALTOR Andrew Mooers, ME Broker

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Kat Palmiotti
eXp Commercial, Referral Divison - Kalispell, MT
Helping your Montana dreams take root

That looks like fun, and kudos to the winner who is going to the Ohio race!

Jul 03, 2024 05:04 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

Lot of fun for the kids and family in Akron Ohio Kat Palmiotti !

Jul 03, 2024 08:54 AM
Michael Jacobs
Pasadena, CA
Pasadena And Southern California 818.516.4393

Hello Andrew - Vroom-Vroom.  A fun post and undoubtedly an unforgettable experience.  

Jul 03, 2024 06:05 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

Gravity racing Michael Jacobs ! It's all down hill! 

Jul 03, 2024 08:54 AM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

I have never been to a soap box derby race, but it seems like it would be a lot of fun!  Are those your kids in the last picture with the big trophies?  They look happy and I love seeing the smiles on their faces!

Jul 03, 2024 06:24 AM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

Had two of my four win the race and been to Akron twice for them. Have helped lots of other kids since 1996 to learn the fine points of soap box derby racing. I was Mr Goodwrench for the Second place finisher in super stock this year.

It is hot in Akron Ohio in July but a trip to Cedar Point will cool things off for the winning racer and family Brian England !

Jul 03, 2024 08:57 AM
Patricia Feager
Flower Mound, TX
Semi Retired Real Estate Agent

Hi Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573 - Big congratulations to the Winner who is going to Ohio! I'm sure he'll represent Maine well. This is such a great learning opportunity for boys and girls! I wish them all fun and problem solving skills that helps them succeed in life. 

Jul 06, 2024 06:24 PM
Andrew Mooers | 207.532.6573

Sure is Patricia Feager, ABR,CRS,GRI,MRP !

Jul 07, 2024 03:24 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Thanks, Andy, for telling us about this event.

Congratulations to the winners!

Jul 07, 2024 04:16 AM