St. Louis Soap Box Derby and Hill Classic Car Show

The St. Louis Soap Box Derby Race Presented by Raceway Gives and The Hill Classic Car, Truck and Motorcycle Show Brings Community Together for a Fun-Filled Day

On June 11, the annual St. Louis Jaycees Soap Box Derby, presented by World Wide Technology Raceway Gives, will take over Macklind Avenue for a day of adrenaline-fueled fun. The event, which has been a beloved tradition in the community for over 70 years, brings together participants and spectators for a thrilling race down the street.

The Soap Box Derby race will feature cars built from kits and raced by kids age 7-18 years old. Participants will have the chance to show off their need for speed as they compete for the coveted title of Champion and to advance to Nationals in Akron, OH.

The race will take place on Macklind Avenue and will be open to the public, free of charge. Spectators are welcome to come and cheer on the racers as they speed down the track and also admire vintage cars, trucks and motorcycles in the Shaw Elementary School parking lot. 

There will be food vendors and activities for kids, making it a fun-filled day for the whole family!

Approximate Race Time: 10:00 am - 6:00 pm CDT

12:00 pm Celebrity Oil Can Race - St. Louis Fire Department Chief faces of with SLMPD Chief

To volunteer, become a racer or to become a sponsor, go to our website or email us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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