NH Soap Box Derby Competitors

– During New Hampshire's February school vacation week, the Children’s Museum of NH will host a special visit from two young NH Soap Box Derby competitors and their cars. Meet 12 year old Ryan Chasse and 11 year old Teal Borden and check out the actual cars that they have built and raced on the NH Soap Box Derby Circuit. Ryan competes in the stock car division, while Teal competes in the super stock division.

The NH Soap Box Derby is a youth racing event that is open to boys and girls between the ages of 8 through 17 that reside in the State of New Hampshire.  This unique program encourages close parent-child activities while building and racing the car. The construction of the gravity race car reinforces the importance of setting and completing goals while developing traits such as self-confidence, perseverance and craftsmanship. The youth is encouraged to do as much of the work on the car as their level permits

Rally races are held throughout the spring, summer and fall in New Hampshire and around the United States. Rally races allow the racer to accumulate All-American Soap Box Derby Rally Points which potentially earns the driver the right to compete in the All-American’s World Rally Championship held during the same week in July. More information can be found at www.nhsbd.home.comcast.net.

The Children’s Museum of NH will be open Monday – Friday from 10 am – 5 pm and Sunday from 12-5 pm for the New Hampshire school vacation week. Each day, different science and creative activities will be available in the Muse Studio on the museum's first floor. NH school vacation week will include a Free Family Fun Night on Friday, March 2 from 5:30 – 8 pm with the museum open to all at no charge.