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Soap Box Derby Rally Race

The Desert Recreation District and the city of Palm Desert host their second winter Soap Box Derby Rally Race in the desert. The race gives kids a chance to win trophies as well as potentially earn points and practice for the big local race in March which leads up the national All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio.Coachella Valley boys and girls ages 8-17 are invited to race. Family, volunteers and sponsors are also welcome.

The track is a newly developed street in a remote area and features a fun “S” curve.

Please see the flyers or contact the Race Director Tatiana Hinkle for detailed racer, division and racecar rules and regulations.

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Weigh-in and inspections start as early as 6a.m., races begin at 9a.m.

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