Welcome to the Annual Woodside Soapbox Derby!
What: The Woodside Soapbox Derby is an annual event that teaches children valuable skills in building and auto engineering, and then brings the community together for a safe and fun race day where kids are the stars.
On race day kids will get multiple runs down the course, we'll have trophies for the racers, special awards for performance and design, and food and drinks available throughout the morning!
When: The 2024 Woodside Soapbox Derby will take place Sunday May 5, 2024. Check-in starts at 8am. The race starts at 9am and goes until 11:30am, with the trophy presentation at 11:30am.
Leading up to the main event we’ll host a number of community build days where cars can be assembled with guidance, and then customized to showcase each child’s uniqueness.
Where: The Woodside town center parking lot. And if you don't know where that is, well, it's behind the Pioneer! And if you still don't know... not sure we can help, but here's a map.
Who: Children ages 6-12 on day of the race
How to register: Please contact eric.boyle.w@gmail.com to register. The price for a new car kit is $500, and that includes registration. If you already have a car, from past years or otherwise, simply register and the registration fee is $25 per racer.
We are not taking credit card payment this year so that 100% of funds can go to the Woodside Soapbox Derby. We’ll ask that you pay by check or by Zelle and can share details when you register.
Collecting your car kit: Kits will be available for pick up at 3950 Sand Hill Rd, Woodside during build help hours.
Build help days:
3950 Sand Hill Rd, Woodside. If possible please bring your own tools!
Saturday April 20, 2024, 10am-4pm
Saturday April 27, 2024, 10am-4pm
Thursday May 2, 2024, 3:15pm-6pm (note: this window will work for finishing builds, but is not enough time to start from scratch)
Volunteers needed!!! Please email wherewillis@gmail.com and/or eric.boyle.w@gmail.com if you can help.
If purchasing a new kit, registration is included. First come, first served.
There will be a food truck on site.
If you'd like to have a car but cost is an issue, please send us a note and we'll be happy to help.
THE CAR AND THE BUILD
If you purchase a car, it will be available to assemble at 3950 Sand Hill Rd, Woodside during the Build Days. Please allow yourself ~2-3 hours to build a car.
Build Days:
3950 Sand Hill Rd, Woodside. If possible please bring your own tools!
Saturday April 20, 2024, 10am-4pm
Saturday April 27, 2024, 10am-4pm
Thursday May 2, 2024, 3:15pm-6pm (note: this window will work for finishing builds, but is not enough time to start from scratch)
Please note that the cars do not come in kits that can be taken home. You’ll want to attend a Build Day to build the car.