Soapbox Derby

Register for the annual Sauk Centre Soapbox Derby!

Held Sunday, July 20, during Sinclair Lewis Days.
11:00 AM Check-In. 12:00 PM Race!
Sponsored jointly by the Sauk Centre Lions Club and the Rotary Club of Sauk Centre!
Click the button below to register!

Details

WHO:
Cart Racers Of All Ages (subject to change)
  • 5-8 Years of Age
  • 9-11 Years of Age
  • 12-15 Years of Age
  • 16+ Years of Age
WHERE:
  • Start @ 3rd Street North x Ash Street North
  • End @ 3rd Street North x Birch Street North
WHEN:
  • Sunday,  July 20, 2025
  • Check-In @ 11:00 AM
  • Race @ 12:00 PM

Sauk Centre Soapbox Derby Rules

  1. Gotta GO | Each derby car must be gravity-powered. No motors or engines. There is no limitation on size, weight, materials, or designs.
  2. Gotta Turn | Must have steering. This will be tested before racing
  3. Gotta Stop | Must have brakes in good working condition. This will be tested before racing.
  4. Gotta Tow | 4-wheeler will be used to bring cart back to the top of hill. A place to hook on is required to get cart back to the top.
  5. Gotta wear a Helmet | Helmets are a must! Please do not alter helmets in any way that would change their effectiveness. Cars will not be allowed on the track unless the driver is wearing a helmet. Elbow pads are also strongly encouraged.
  6. Gotta have Permission | a) Be sure to pick up an entry form/permission slip before the race. All drivers under the age of 18 must have the permission slip signed by their parent to enter the derby. Permission slips and waivers must be signed to race.
  7. Gotta Test | All cars and drivers will be required to make a test run before racing. This allows us to make sure car is good working condition and the racer to feel comfortable driving and getting towed back up the hill.
  8. Limitations | A maximum of 2 drivers per car. Each drive will be in a different bracket. This allows us to keep things moving and avoid drivers with same car facing each other.
Rotary Club of Sauk Centre (est. 1928)
Sauk Centre

We meet In Person
Tuesdays at 12:00 PM
Minnesota National Bank
131 12th St S
Sauk Centre, MN 56378
United States of America
Phone:
(320) 429-8531
Email:
info@saukcentrerotary.org
Most meetings are held at 12:00 PM on Tuesdays over lunch at Minnesota National Bank in Sauk Centre. We also hold meetings at 4:30 PM over appetizers at a local business. Check our schedule for details: saukcentrerotary.org/page/become-a-speaker/