Cincinnati Soap Box Derby

06/01/2026

Thanks to WLWT for covering our race today!

06/01/2026

Thanks again Mayor Pureval for spending some time as our honorary starter this morning! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1EUnhTejCA/

06/01/2026

What an incredible day of gravity racing in Cincinnati. Thanks to everyone who helped out including the parents, Taylor Middle School Wrestling team, the Newberry gang, our board members and our drivers. Thanks to Cincy Mayor Aftab Pureval for being our honorary starter as we celebrate 20 years of Derby revival in Cincinnati. Also thanks to the former Derby drivers that came out to cheer on the next generation of Champs. A special thanks to Big Kev, our starter for the past 20 years doing the honor one last time. We are excited to announce Hudson Randolph will represent Cincy in the Stock Division and Jason Avitt will represent Cincy in the Super Stock Division in Akron this coming July in the World Championships.

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
Stock
1st Place – Hudson Randolph
2nd Place – Annabelle Graham
3rd Place – Sean Graham
4th Place – Faye Kilpatrick
5th Place – Aria Seigle
6th Place – Giuliana Siegle
7th Place – Ryker Tibbits
8th Place – Jaiden Davis
Rookie of the Year – Aria Siegle

Super
1st Place – Jason Avitt
2nd Place – Kiersten Trent
3rd Place – Thailand Shcheghyuk
4th Place – Colton Beacock
5th Place – Eyoni Ivenso
6th Place – Ryan Riven
7th Place – Jackson Neal
8th Place – Esther Roisman
Rookie of the Year – Thailand Shcheghyuk

05/31/2026

Mayor Pureval will address the drivers for the 20th anniversary and start the first races

05/30/2026

Just two days until Cincinnati Soap Box Derby determines who will represent our city at the World Championships in July. It's been 20 years since Derby had a revival in the Tri-State so why not pay homage on this years shirt with the original logo that restarted gravity racing on the streets of Cincinnati! Come watch the actions starting around 9am.

05/28/2026

Come watch Derby racing this Sunday at Ault Park starting around 9am and find out which drivers will be taking home one of these trophies. The winner of Stock and Super Stock will represent Cincinnati at the World Championships in July.

05/19/2026

Thanks to everyone that raced, helped and watch the Golf Manor Grand Prix on Sunday. Special thanks to the Taylor Middle School wrestling team and parents for helping with trailer loading. Also want to thank Golf Manor for treating the event to pizza. Be sure to head to Ault Park on May 31 to find out who will represent Cincinnati at the World Championship in Akron this coming July. Have a 10-17 year old interested in racing with us? Visit cincysbd.com for more info, we have a few cars left for them to use!

05/11/2026

Cincinnati teens ages 12–17 — are you ready to race downhill at in a real Soap Box Derby car? Now’s your chance — and it’s absolutely FREE!

We are looking for five or more drivers for our upcoming race.

Join us on May 31 for the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby Local Championship Race at Ault Park and experience the thrill of gravity racing in our Super Stock division. No engine. No pedals. Just speed, skill, and courage heading downhill toward the finish line!

Whether you’re brand new to Derby racing or looking for an unforgettable experience, we’ll help get you started. Cars are available and no prior racing experience is needed.

✅ FREE to participate
✅ Ages 12–17
✅ Real race-day experience on a closed Cincinnati street
✅ Chance to become part of Cincinnati Soap Box Derby history

Spots are limited and registration closes soon, so don’t wait!

Message us today or visit our race site to learn how to sign up and get weighed in for race day.

Cincinnati Soap Box Derby offers FREE racing for area youth 7-17 yrs. old. Visit cincysbd.com for more information.

05/11/2026

Cincinnati teens ages 12–17 — are you ready to race downhill at speeds up to 30 mph in a real Soap Box Derby car?

We are looking for five or more drivers to race a real Soap Box Derby car down the streets of Cincinnati? Now’s your chance — and it’s absolutely FREE!

Join us on May 31 for the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby Local Championship Race at Ault Park and experience the thrill of gravity racing in our Super Stock division. No engine. No pedals. Just speed, skill, and courage heading downhill toward the finish line!

Whether you’re brand new to Derby racing or looking for an unforgettable experience, we’ll help get you started. Cars are available and no prior racing experience is needed.

✅ FREE to participate
✅ Ages 12–17
✅ Real race-day experience on a closed Cincinnati street
✅ Chance to become part of Cincinnati Soap Box Derby history

Spots are limited and registration closes soon, so don’t wait!

Message us today or visit our race site cincysbd.com to learn how to sign up and get weighed in for race day.

05/09/2026

Last day to register for the Golf Manor Grand Prix race. Come race with us and feel the thrill of the hill! https://cincinnati.soapboxderby.org/golf-manor-grand-prix/