The New Berlin Soap Box Derby Commission invites your participation in the

53rd ANNUAL NEW BERLIN SOAP BOX DERBY

Race day is Sunday, September 10th, 2017

New Berlin residents between the ages of 6 and 16 can design, build, and race their own cars down our 1,000-foot long, 3-lane, paved track. Cars are sponsored by local businesses, as well as by businesses and race fans from around the United States. Finalists in each class compete for trophies, great prizes, and a chance to win the coveted "Champion of Champions" award.

Entry fee is $5.00 per driver.

Online registration is once again available this year.

Everyone is encouraged to register online!

Registration forms, "Driver Event Rules" and "Racecar Specifications" will be available approximately May 15th at Blair's True Value New Berlin (15300 W National Ave), as well as on our website.

These rules and specifications show how to build your car, there's a suggested materials list, and explains the rules for running of the event.

Check out our FAQ section on our website for more information. Don't see a question you would like answered? Contact Us and we will answer all your questions.

On race day, each driver...

• receives a special Derby t-shirt,
• gets their photo taken with their car, and
• gets a minimum of four runs down the track.

CONTEST OPENS MAY 15, 2017

ELIGIBILITY: To compete in the New Berlin Soap Box Derby Queen contest, you must be a female between the ages of 6 and 16 years, inclusive, with a birthday as of August 1st, 2016, and be a resident of the City of New Berlin or the daughter or female dependent of a New Berlin Soap Box Derby Commission member.

THE WINNER: The Queen will receive a trophy and prizes, and participate in ceremonies during the 53rd annual New Berlin Soap Box Derby races. This year's event will be held on Sunday, September 10, 2017, at our track in Valley View Park, 5150 S. Small Rd. The Queen may also represent the Derby in the New Berlin 4th of July parade and other public events.

DEADLINE: Entries must be received by August 1st, 2017.

A SPECIAL MESSAGE TO OUR 2016 NEW BERLIN SOAP BOX DERBY VETERAN DRIVERS:

Once again, for the 2017 event, the New Berlin Soap Box Derby Commission wishes to announce our “RACING BUDDY” program. This program is set-up to encourage our 2016 drivers to get friends or family involved with the Derby as new, first-time drivers, and for YOU to qualify for special prizes.

Here’s how it works:

• Talk to your friends and / or family members and tell them what a great time you had at last year’s race;
• They must be new, FIRST-TIME drivers, and must meet all the age and residency requirements as outlined in the “Official Driver & Event Rules” document;
• Have them register as a driver for the 2017 event;
• When they complete their driver registration form, have them write down your name on their form as their “Racing Buddy”. (Example: “My racing buddy is your name”);
• If they forget to do that, you or they can call me or send me an e-mail;
• Once they register AND RACE in the 2017 event, you will qualify for special prizes. (Remember: They MUST RACE. If they register but don’t show up on race day, you won’t qualify);
• The “Racing Buddy” special prizes will be given out at the Awards Night ceremony, held two weeks after race day.

If you have any questions regarding the “Racing Buddy” program, please email Dale Peterson, Reigstaration Chair with “RACING BUDDY” in the subject line.

THANK YOU!!!

(Car sponsors are located in NEW BERLIN, WI unless otherwise noted)

SOURCE SERVICES

CLASS A RACE

(Ages 6 to 8)

QUAKER STEAK & LUBE

CLASS B RACE

(Ages 9 to 11)

THE RICHARDSON SCHOOL

32nd Annual CLASS S Race

Special Race for Special Kids