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Race the Derby

The Madison Ave Derby is a race for amateur drivers fueled by creativity and family fun. We invite racers of all ages to participate and show off their unique designs!

General Information

Tickets & Registration

All Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferrable. You can request changes to your registration for $25 by clicking the "Registration Changes" link on the home page Log In menu. Please note that we cannot guarantee these changes will be processed once registration has closed. We encourage that registration is treated as final. 

​Helmets are Required

All participants are required to wear a helmet for the derby, and there are no exceptions. Our first priority is that all of our participants are safe. Helmet checks will be performed at registration and are a prerequisite for participation. Bicycle, motorcycle, or football helmets are acceptable.

 

Steering Limitation is Required

There are no turns on the track at the derby, so there is only a need for about 5 degrees of steering capability. Oversteering can cause a vehicle to overturn or leave the track which can cause a safety issues for both spectators and participants. Steering checks will be performed at registration and are a prerequisite for participation.

 

Braking Capability is Required

It is recommended that a pedal brake is used, but other options for braking are allowed. It's also recommended that light materials are used so the brake is able to easily attain stopping power. Braking capabilities are inspected at registration and are a prerequisite for participation.

 

CAR SAFETY
  • Cars should be scratch builds (kits are not eligible for speed trophies)

  • Cars require two front and two rear wheels

  • Wheels must maintain ground contact at all times

  • Cars are limited to 2 runs (1 run for drivers under 7yrs)

  • Cars are limited to 3 occupants (1 driver, up to 2 passengers)

  • Cars are limited to 6 participants (2 runs, up to 3 occupants each)

 

MANDATORY CAR DIMENSIONS
  • Axle Length (front & rear) Maximum 5 Feet (outside wheels)

  • Maximum ‘Overall’ Length is 7 Feet for Under 18 Age Group

  • Maximum ‘Overall” Length is 8 Feet for 18+ Age Group

  • Wheelbase (front to back axle measurement) Minimum 40″

  • Ground Clearance (Floorboard to ground) Minimum 3″, Maximum 7” to ensure low center of gravity

  • Width Maximum of 6 Feet

  • Height Maximum of 5 Feet

​Addition Information

The Derby does not provide any specific instructions to builders other the safety requirements listed above, but the guides below are excellent resources for builders. All of the information on these sites is the property of those sites, and the Derby Team believes that each site is an excellent and viable resource for our participants.

Easy Soap Box Derby Car Build - Autodesk Instructables

​How to build a winning Red Bull Soapbox racer - Redbull

​Building a Car - Official Soapbox Derby

An Option for a Kit Build​

SEE YOU AT THE DERBY

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