Mission & District Soapbox Derby Association

Mission & District
Soapbox Derby
Association

Did you know...

...Mission's first derby in 1946 (a "wildcat" race) was a big success, and the following year, Mission's Soapbox Derby became a franchise of the American Soapbox Association. Becoming affiliated with the American Soapbox Association meant that the winner in Mission went to Akron, Ohio to race in the All-American Soapbox Derby Championship finals. In 1949, the increasing popularity of the derby caused it to remain on Main Street while the festivities of the Strawberry Festival were moved to the Fairgrounds (at 7th and Grand, now the site of the Leisure Centre).

source: Mission Museum

Soapbox Resources

Click on the link to Soapbox Registration form. Fill out and print form and deliver it to Vancity in Mission at the Junction.

Pre race day is June 3, 2012 @ Mission Leisure Centre
on Grand St, Mission BC, between 9:00am and 2:00pm.
Pre-race day is our registration deadline!!!

Soapbox Registration Form

Soapbox Derby Sponsorship Pledge form

Rules, regulations and how to build a soapbox car

Road Closure Map

Soapbox Car building supplies

Click on the coupon and take the printout to Fraser Valley Building Supplies on 7072 Wren Street, Mission, BC to receive 20% off all Soapbox Hardware for registrants. The Fraser Valley Building Supplies team members are happy to provide advise on how to build a Soapbox racer.

Road Closure on Race Day

Stave Lake Street will be closed to through traffic between 7th Avenue and Best Avenue from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm. Local traffic for residents needing access within the closed section will be allowed. No traffic will be allowed along the race course.

Detours on Race Day

All Stave Lake Street through traffic will be detoured via Best Avenue, Cade Barr Street, 14th Avenue, Grand Street, and 7th Avenue. Any questions please contact Remco Bergman @ 604-287-4327.