All American Soap Box Derby Race Set For Akron 1964
The 1964 All American Soap Box Derby will be held in Akron Ohio on Saturday August 15 with about 240 boy champions from the United States and guest countries competing for $30 000 in college scholarships Chevrolet via the Chevrolet Division of General Motors sponsors the event Open to boys 11 through 15 who design build and race gravity propelled cars The derby originated in 1934 under Chevrolet sponsorship and has grown into an international community event with millions of participants over the years