St. Johns Soapbox Derby

🏆𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨 𝙩𝙤 𝙊𝙪𝙧 𝙎𝙤𝙖𝙥 𝘽𝙤𝙭 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙢𝙥𝙞𝙤𝙣𝙨!🏆

We are incredibly proud of all our racers this year for their dedication and hard work. Your efforts and enthusiasm make this event what it is!

A special congratulations to our winners:

𝐒𝐮𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: 𝐇𝐞𝐧𝐫𝐲 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐟𝐭
Sponsored by: Deano's Pizza 🍕

𝐒𝐭𝐨𝐜𝐤 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐖𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫: 𝐊𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐨𝐭𝐭𝐢
Sponsored by: Kurt's Appliance Center 🛠️

And special thanks to Courtney Bradley Photography - Michigan Photographer for once again taking photos!!

The champions will be heading to Akron, Ohio, July 18th-20th for the 86th First Energy All-American Soap Box Derby Race! 🎈

𝐖𝐡𝐚𝐭 𝐚 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐭 𝐰𝐚𝐬 𝐨𝐧 𝐉𝐮𝐧𝐞 𝟗𝐭𝐡 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐒𝐭. 𝐉𝐨𝐡𝐧𝐬 𝐒𝐨𝐚𝐩 𝐁𝐨𝐱 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐛𝐲 𝐫𝐚𝐜𝐞! 🌞🚗

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who came out to cheer on these amazing kids, and an enormous shoutout to our incredible sponsors. From blocking off roads with their trucks to providing the medals, this event wouldn't have been such a success without the unwavering support of the St. Johns community. 🏅

We are so proud of all the kids and can't wait to cheer for our champions in Akron.

Superstock class: 👏Henry Bancroft👏
Stock class: 👏Katie Scotti👏

Getting down to the final 8 in each class come on down and cheer on the drivers!

🏁𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙎𝙤𝙖𝙥 𝘽𝙤𝙭 𝘿𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙮 𝙥𝙧𝙤𝙜𝙧𝙖𝙢 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙩𝙝𝙞𝙨 𝙎𝙪𝙣𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙖𝙫𝙖𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙗𝙡𝙚 𝙤𝙣𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚! 🏁

Get ready to cheer on our little racers as they speed down the track. Find out which racer will capture your heart and who you'll be rooting for! 🏆

Don't forget to take note of all our 𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐙𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐒𝐏𝐎𝐍𝐒𝐎𝐑𝐒 for the 2024 race – they make this incredible event possible.

Join us this Sunday for a day full of fun, thrills, and community spirit!

Program available here:http://www.sjsoapboxderby.com.filesusr.com/ugd/9dfbf2_6c4c287218bd4e20951b663438495207.pdf

Schedule for the morning on Sunday, June 9th 2024
8:30am Racer Meeting
9:00am Group Picture
9:15am Practice Runs Begin
9:55am Nathional Anthem by Bella Payment
Invocation by Judy Hazel
𝟏𝟎:𝟎𝟎𝐚𝐦 𝐋𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐑𝐀𝐂𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐍!!!.pdf

Practice run today til 3 it’s the last one! Come on down and join the fun!

Fun run today! By Smith Lawnscapes on Steel St! Here til 3. Practice makes perfect

🏁 Exciting News for Racing Enthusiasts! 🏁

There's still time to join the fun—if your child has a need for speed, it's not too late to get them registered. We have used cars starting at $300. These used cars and built, inspected and ready to roll down Clinton Ave. Registration is open until May 10 for our race this June.

Plus, we have a few superstock sponsored cars that are just waiting for drivers! The cost to register is $150, and a helmet.

Don’t miss out on this year's excitement! Reach out if you’re interested or have any questions. Prices listed below cars if you zoom in. Let’s race! 🚗💨

Thank you Wendy Ward for 5 years of service as Secretary, Treasurer and several other hats.

Parent/Driver Public Meeting for June 9 2024 Race.

Wednesday, April 3rd 2024 at
Main Street Pizza in Downtown St. John’s

www.sjsoapboxderby.com

https://www.fox47news.com/neighborhoods/dewitt-st-johns/st-johns-soap-box-derby-races-its-way-back-into-town?fbclid=IwAR1XyXEHKNIXXMaIU6fUGbmC55HAiOHNcoSFKehVmb54JS7kasTBhaI2slQ

St. Johns Soap Box Derby races its way back into town Back at the St. Johns Soap Box Derby were the previous champions, Henry Bancroft and Kayla Gruber, who went to nationals in Akron and were the first two down the ramp to start Sunday's race day.

Not all heroes wear capes!
We are especially grateful to the St. Johns Redwind Football players that came to move the heavy cars up the ramps.

Special thanks to:
Myles Gruber
Jude Williams
Ryan Dimmick
Chris Kus
Sean Pettigrew
Eli Rentz
Hayden Billings
Ty Gregory
Luke Tracy
Spencer Nobis
Nacho Benevidez
Nate Hatfield

You guys are appreciated far more than you know!

https://www.lansingstatejournal.com/picture-gallery/news/2023/06/11/photos-third-annual-st-johns-soap-box-derby/12088381002/

St. Johns Soap Box Derby: Photos from the third annual event Photos from the third annual St. Johns Soap Box Derby on Sunday, June 11, 2023, in downtown St. Johns.

Congratulations to our 1st place winners!

Stock Class
Braedon Pratl (sponsor Wieber Pratl Law, PC)

Super Stock Class
Kaya Current (sponsor BT Construction)

In July, they will both have the opportunity to compete at the national derby finals in Akron, Ohio.

𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙢𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙮!
It is amazing how an event can come together when an entire community shows its support.
We especially would like to thank all the local businesses that donated the use of their equipment.

Martin Brower
Mint City Excavating
Bob's Auto Body & Towing
Northside Towing and Service
Hutson, Inc.
Smith Lawnscapes, LLC
Miller Brothers Excavating
Sunbelt Rentals

Getting ready

THE CALM BEFORE THE STORM!
Cars and racers are ready for tomorrow.
Join us downtown starting at 9am
Sunday June 11th.

𝐓𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐒𝐔𝐍𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐉𝐔𝐍𝐄 𝟏𝟏𝐭𝐡
9:00am Racers march up Downtown Main Street to begin events.
10:00am Official race begins.

Come watch these racers compete for their chance at a trip to Akron, Ohio.

Fun for the entire family.

Bounce House, Food Trucks, Face Painting, T-Shirts on Sale.

Historical display of past derby races at Pierson Building, 319 N Clinton Ave.

Soap Box Derby Racers!
Inspections are
Friday, June 9th from 5:00-8:00 p.m. or
Saturday 9:00 a.m.-Noon
At Bees' pole barn by Veterans Memorial.

Fun run June 4 12-2 parent and driver meeting after that. It is mandatory since the derby is next weekend. See you there!

Being weighed