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Gravity Powered.
S.T.E.M. Driven!
Inspiring young minds through gravity-powered racing, hands-on learning, teamwork, and community.
/ WELCOME TO FLUSHING MEADOW NYC SOAP BOX DERBY
Building Confidence. Inspiring Young Minds. Strengthening Communities.
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.
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(kids building a car together)
/ ABOUT THE SOAP BOX DERBY
More Than a Race. A Foundation for Life.
Soap Box Derby racing combines excitement with education, creativity and personal growth. It’s more than a race, it’s a launchpad for future success.
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Engineering & Creativity
Learning through design, building, and problem-solving.
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Confidence & Character
Developing determination, responsibility, and self-belief.
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Teamwork & Sportsmanship
Learning cooperation, perseverance, and respect.
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Community & Friendship
Bringing young people, families, mentors, and volunteers together.
/ STEM EDUCATION
Where Curiosity Meets Innovation
Learning Through Real-World Experiences
Soap Box Derby racing brings science, technology, engineering and mathematics to life through hands-on experiences. Participants explore engineering principles, gravity, aerodynamics, design, construction and problem-solving. The Derby’s education programs include a STEM-based curriculum and the Gravity Racing Challenge® STEM team competition, and our chapter has collaborated with Vaughn College to support STEM activities.
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Science
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Technology
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Engineering
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Mathematics
/ OUR HISTORY
A Legacy of Racing, Learning & Community
1934
The National Beginning
The national Soap Box Derby program began.
1984
Flushing Meadow’s First Race
The first race, sponsored by the East Elmhurst Corona Civic Association, was held on July 14, 1984.
1985
A New Name
The Queens County Soap Box Derby became the Flushing Meadow Soap Box Derby.
Today
Qualifying Races for NYC
A local chapter sanctioned by the All-American Soap Box Derby to hold qualifying races for the New York City area.
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Moments That Drive Our Mission
Racing, Learning, Friendship & Community
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Be Part of Something Extraordinary
Help inspire the next generation through racing, education, mentorship, and community support.
🏁 Participate
Get involved in Soap Box Derby activities.
🙌 Volunteer
Support youth programs and events.
💙 Support Our Mission
Sponsorships and donations make a difference.
Gravity Powered and S.T.E.M. Driven!
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.
Contact Us
Current contact details will be confirmed before launch. For now, visit our official chapter page.
© Flushing Meadow NYC Soap Box Derby. A local chapter of the All-American Soap Box Derby.