Tireside Chats: The Soap Box Derby Story
Date and Time
Saturday Nov 14, 2026
2:00 PM - 3:30 PM EST
Location
Savoy Automobile Museum
3 Savoy Lane
Cartersville, GA 30120
Fees/Admission
Museum Members – Complimentary
General Public – Included with museum admission
Website
Contact Information
Savoy Automobile Museum, 770-416-1500
Description
Tireside Chats: The Soap Box Derby Story
Saturday, November 14, 2026
2:00 PM - Program
Inspiring new generations of champions since 1934, the International Soap Box Derby, based in Akron, OH, is the official sanctioning body of Soap Box Derby TM racing and host of the annual Soap Box Derby World Championships. In conjunction with the opening of a new exhibition, Downhill Thrill: Soap Box Derby World Champions, we invite you to join us for a Tireside Chat offering personal insight into a beloved global tradition. On Saturday, November 14, 2026, at 2:00 pm, we are excited to welcome Dennis VanFossen, Jr., President & CEO of International Soap Box Derby, who also happens to be the 2007 Super Stock Rally World Champion. Expect a lively discussion of history, education, entertainment, stories, and the passion that encompasses the “Greatest Amateur Racing Event in the World®.”
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