Schuylkill County Soap Box Derby Champions Competing in World Championships This Week

Three young racers will represent Schuylkill County and the Pottsville Soap Box Derby this week at the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships in Akron, Ohio.

PHOTOS: 2026 Pottsville Soap Box Derby

 

Photos from the 2026 Pottsville Soap Box Derby.

Soap Box Derby Rolls into Pottsville, Crowns 2025 Champions

The excitement was palpable Saturday as the Soap Box Derby returned to Pottsville, where young racers took to the nearly 1,000-foot course on Laurel Boulevard to compete for a chance at national glory.

Racers Compete in Pottsville Soap Box Derby

The annual Soap Box Derby returned Saturday on West Laurel Street in Pottsville.

45th Annual Pottsville Soap Box Derby was the "Thrill on the Hill"

Three Schuylkill County Youth advanced Saturday to the International Soap Box Derby.