We are committed to providing a community program that builds character and confidence in our young people and demonstrates our support of their efforts and their achievements.
Builds self-esteem and confidence of participants through project development, design and competition.
The Soap Box Derby is a youth racing program which has run nationally since 1934.
World Championships finals are held each July at Derby Downs.
Gravity Powered and S.T.E.M Driven!
Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby has a collaboration agreement with Vaughn College (Vaughn College.edu) that enhances our S.T.E.M. program.
A Soap Box Derby INSPIRES. It’s ENGAGING and CHALLENGING and creates PASSION. It provides EDUCATION in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATH.
Gravity Powered and S.T.E.M Driven!
A Soap Box Derby INSPIRES. It’s ENGAGING and CHALLENGING and creates PASSION. It provides EDUCATION in SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING and MATH. It teaches LEADERSHIP, SPORTSMANSHIP and PERSEVERANCE. It provides MENTORSHIP, COMPETITION, FRIENDSHIP and TEAMWORK. It’s rooted in FAMILY and COMMUNITY and creates CHAMPIONS on and off the track.
Annual FMNYCSBD Parade
The annual Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby Parade is held on the first Saturday in June. Join us on the second Saturday in June for our annual Soap Box Derby Races. We look forward to seeing you there!
How to help
There are numerous ways that you may individually or collectively support this event. Browse our Get Involved page for volunteer ideas. Please feel free to discuss options with our representatives. Today, why not make an online financial contribution of any amount? Or mail your check made payable to:Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby P. O. Box 127 East Elmhurst, New York, 11369
We are committed to providing a community program that builds character and confidence in our young people and demonstrates our support of their efforts and achievements.
Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby Board of Directors
Andreii Lynch, Executive Director
Henry Foster, Director Emeritus
Hon. George Dixon, President Emeritus
Stephen Stafford, President
Gregory Coles, Vice-President
Lexson Warner, Derby Director
Linda Silvera-Hargrove, Secretary
Carmen Pedroza, Co-Treasurer
Dr. Debra Rogers-Grinage, Co-Treasurer
Leila Dease
Charles Moss
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The Flushing Meadow Soap Box Derby (FMSBD), a non-profit, charitable, tax-exempt corporation, is soliciting your support in sponsoring the All American Soap Box Derby trials in New York