Support
The Marietta Kiwanis Club embraced the Soap Box Derby Racing program because it is in line with the values and the mission of what we as Kiwanians are trying to accomplish which is to enhance the quality of life for kids and families in our community. The Soap Box experience teaches young kids to become solid community citizens through learning about teamwork, the spirit of competition, and perseverance.
The Soap Box Derby event itself provides a venue for fellowship, building enduring friendships and is a family friendly event that allows those attending to have fun.
The Soap Box Derby provides kids and parents with financial means and those that may be struggling, the opportunity to participate in a fun and exciting event that through the years has proven to bring families closer together.
The Soap Box Derby doesn’t discriminate. Kids can be rich or poor, black, white or Asian. It doesn’t matter what faith you believe in or if you’re a girl or a boy. What matters is that some special Kids have several weeks if not months working alongside their parents or mentors on a project that will give them the opportunity to compete against their peers and represent their family and their sponsors in the Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World.
To see a child proudly display their name on the side of a car and on race day be proud of what their team has accomplished They get to race that car down a steep hill while hundreds of people; family and friends cheer them on. And at the end of the day whether they finished first or last, they are all winners and their parents, family, friends and sponsors are proud of them and of what they’ve accomplished.
Soap Box Derby is recognized internationally and is highly respected by educators, businesses and community leaders throughout the world. The program strives to instill important values in children through learning basic construction skills and participating in a fun spirited activity. In today’s environment it is more important than ever to stimulate kids interest in seeking careers in the areas of science, technology, engineering and math.
The Marietta Soap Box Derby has been a great success and continues to grow because of the support of the Marietta Kiwanis and our local corporate sponsors. WE NEED YOUR SUPPORT. By becoming a Race Sponsor or making a donation in any amount, you will allow us to continue the Soap Box Derby program and to positively impact the lives of children and their families for years to come. Thank you in advance for your willingness to participate.
Volunteer at the Derby
On Derby weekend it takes a dedicated group of volunteers to make the Marietta Soap Box Derby a successful event. There are a number of important jobs that you can volunteer to help out with including assisting with pre-race set-up activities, driving the transport trailers, providing track security, serving as a car handler, selling programs, checking in racers and volunteers etc. If you’d like to volunteer to work at the Marietta Soap Box Derby or help in marketing the derby in your area please email your contact information to the local race director at devan.seabaugh@maas911.com
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