Welcome to the New Berlin Soap Box Derby!
Promotional Video
Below is a promotional video from 2001 with additional information regarding the New Berlin Soap Box Derby. At least one main detail has changed: Racers up to 16 years old can now race.
The video is approimately 13 minutes.
Please contact us if you would like more infromation regarding the derby.
New 2010 Officers Elected
The Members of the New Berlin Soap Box Derby Commission elected officers for 2010. Congratulations to the new officers.
- Chairman: Chris Lambach
- Vice Chair: David Doern
- Treasurer: David Nagy
- Secretary: Dan Miron
The new officers will assume their duties at the January 2010 monthly meeting.
Official Results of the 45th Annual New Berlin Soap Box Derby
September 16, 2008
Races held Sunday, September 13th, 2009
“CHAMPION OF CHAMPIONS”
(Overall winner, Class A, B & C)
Karlee Anderson, sponsored by Triangle Fraternity, MSOE Chapter
NEW BERLIN TRUE VALUE HARDWARE
CLASS A RACE (Ages 6 to 8)
| PLACE | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | CAR SPONSOR |
| 1st | 60 | Jacob Miron |
Culver's |
| 2nd | 100 | Sydney Travers | Firestone Auto Care |
| 3rd | 42 | Nicholas Burgess |
Richlonn's Tire & Service |
| Finalist | 64 | Gabriel Oldenburg |
Ament Industrial Truck |
| Finalist | 8 | Jordan Schneider |
New Berlin Dental Group |
| Finalist | 128 | Evan Solomon | Great Lakes Dart Mfg. |
FIRESTONE COMPLETE AUTO CARE
CLASS B RACE (Ages 9 to 11)
| PLACE | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | CAR SPONSOR |
| 1st | 41 | Karlee Anderson | Triangle Fraternity, MSOE Chapter |
| 2nd | 105 | Michael Grinker |
Service Club of New Berlin |
| 3rd | 44 | Samantha Powell |
New Berlin Lions Club |
| Finalist | 4 | Riley Gravelle |
Car-X Auto Service |
| Finalist | 28 | Luc Powell |
Lindner Bros. Sewer & Excavating |
| Finalist | 88 | Dakota Schneider |
D.M.C. Electric |
CLASS C RACE (Ages 12 to 16)
| PLACE | CAR # | DRIVER NAME | CAR SPONSOR |
| 1st | 13 | Lauren Lambach | Rotary Club of New Berlin |
| 2nd | 76 | Caitlin Hallada |
Suburban Sno-Hawks |
| 3rd | 99 | Angela Burant |
Associated Bank |
| Finalist | 35 | Jake Bohme |
The Gutter Cover |
| Finalist | 1 | Trent Farrell | "Katie Kae Special" |
| Finalist | 211 | Jeremiah Oldenburg |
Wolter Bros. Builders |
O.R.P. & PANTHEON INDUSTRIES
25th Annual CLASS S
“Special Race for Special Kids”
| PLACE | CAR # | DRIVER NAME |
| 1st | 7 | Dantay Lefranc |
| 2nd | 11 | Alec Grenfell |
| 3rd | 1 | Hunter Sullivan |
2009 Queen
Maria Radish
2009 New Berlin Soapbox Derby Queen Announced
The New Berlin Soapbox Derby Commission would like the congratulate Maria Radish for being chosen as the 2009 New Berlin Soapbox Derby Queen. Maria was chosen among the New Berlin girls that submitted an application for Queen.
Maria, 6, is the daughter of Andy and Michelle Radish. She is a 1st grader at Ronald Reagan School. Her interests include dancing, dogs, coloring, reading, Scooby Doo / Mystery Inc. and (of course) cheering for her racing brothers Joey and Nicholas. Congratulations on your reign as Queen, Maria!
The queen cemerony will be held race day, Sunday September 13, 2009 at 10:00 am. All individuals are welcome to watch the cemerony that will be held near the starting ramps at Valley View Park.
Past queens that will be racing this year include Rachel Selas (2008, Car: C14), Amy Marquardt (2007, Car: C17), Rachel Williams-Belter (2004, Car: C66) and Caitlin Hallada (2002, Car: C76).
Congratulations Maria!
Special Race for Special Kids
Written by Special Race Chairman May 31, 2009
25th Anniversary
New Berlin Soap Box Derby
SPECIAL RACE FOR SPECIAL KIDS
Sponsored by
Oconomowoc Residential Programs & Pantheon Industries
Boy Scout Troop 41 and New Berlin Soap Box Derby will conduct the 25th annual race for children with special needs. The race is run on the same day as the regular race. The cars, which are provided, are equipped with dual controls to allow a second driver (Boy Scout) to assist if necessary.
WHO MAY ENTER - all special children with a physical and /or cognitive challenge who live in New Berlin, or attend New Berlin schools, or attend Hoover Elementary, or attend S.N.A.P.
Pick 'n Save We Care Number
Written by Administrator March 24, 2008
Remember to sign up for the We Care program at Pick ‘n Save to benefit the Derby. Our code number for the program is 537835. The application form and more information is available at any Pick 'n Save store.
Where is the race track located?
Written by Administrator March 19, 2008
The racetrack is located on the west side of Valley View Park in New Berlin. Entrance to the park is at 5100 S. Small Rd., approx. one block south of the corner of Beloit Rd. and Small Rd.
Reminder: Small Rd. is no longer open to Moorland Rd. You must enter from Beloit Rd.
