Saturday, May 10, 2025 • 10 am to 5 pm

Annual Harrisonburg Soap Box Derby

The 20th Annual Harrisonburg Soap Box Derby Returns to Rockingham County on May 10.

The Rotary Club of Rockingham County is gearing up for an exhilarating event that promises to bring fun, excitement, and friendly competition to the community. The highly anticipated Harrisonburg Soap Box Derby is set to take place on May 10, 2024, bringing together participants of all ages for a day filled with fast-paced races and family-friendly entertainment.
Organized by the Rotary Club, this year’s event promises to be bigger and better than ever before. The Soap Box Derby has become a beloved tradition in our community, attracting participants from across the region who display their engineering skills and love for speed on the racetrack.

The Soap Box Derby is an opportunity for children and teenagers to design and construct their own gravity-powered cars. With creativity and precision, participants assemble their vehicles from a kit, customizing the outside, and refining factors such as weight, aerodynamics, and safety measures to ensure a thrilling yet secure race.

For driving and racecar questions, please contact Thomas Rea at trea@bankofthejames.com or 540-239-0023.
For media inquiries, please contact: Jim Elmore at jim.elmore@gmail.com or 540-421-7254.