Classic Soap Box Derby Films on DVD

All American Soap Box Derby (1936)

This is the official film of an early soap box derby tournament at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio. It was sponsored by General Motors as a tribute to the All-American Boy.

Audio/Visual: Sound / Black & White
Run time: 10:08

All American Soap Box Derby Remake (1936)

This is a remake of the 1934 film to generate excitement for the 1936 soap box derby races held in Akron.

Note: This film is almost identical to the one above. This one was a remake of the other to be used in the promotion of an upcoming derby. Although almost identical, it is included for historical interest.

Audio/Visual: Sound / Black & White
Run time: 10:08

Chevrolet Leader News (Vol. 1, No. 1) (1935)

This is the first edition of Chevrolet Leader News. One of the clips featured in this newsreel is the Soap Box Derby - sponsored by Chevrolet. Other great clips in this issue of Chevrolet Leader news include how Chevrolet vehicles played a key role in the building of the Colorado Dam, a race between an ice boat and a Chevrolet and many other exciting Chevy-centric clips.

Audio/Visual: Sound / Black & White