Soap Box Derby
Youth Racing & STEM Education
Youth Racing & STEM Education
Mission Soapbox is dedicated to providing a fun and educational racing experience for youth in the Mission, British Columbia area. Our program builds character, teaches valuable STEM skills, and creates lifelong memories through the exciting sport of gravity racing.
We believe in fostering sportsmanship, perseverance, and teamwork while giving young racers the opportunity to design, build, and race their own soap box derby cars.
The Mission Soapbox Derby has a rich tradition in our community, bringing families together through racing for generations. Here are some key moments in our history:
The Mission Soapbox Derby held its first organized race down a hill in Mission, with 12 participants racing homemade cars.
Mission Soapbox became officially affiliated with the All-American Soap Box Derby organization, adopting standardized rules and safety guidelines.
Our local champion advanced to compete in the All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship in Akron, Ohio for the first time.
The derby moved to its current location on Stave Lake Street, offering a longer and safer race course for participants.
Our event saw record participation with over 50 racers competing across multiple divisions, making it one of the largest soap box derbies in British Columbia.
The Mission Soapbox Derby stands out for its strong community involvement and commitment to accessibility:
Each year, we see families return to participate generation after generation, with former racers now bringing their own children to compete.