Soap Box Derby Racing Helmet, 1935-1945
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Artifact Overview
The first soap box derby race was held in Dayton, Ohio, in 1934. Over the years, soap box derby cars became more elaborate, as did the safety gear used by participants. This steel helmet promoted Chevrolet's all-steel "turret top" roofs, introduced on its cars for 1936. Chevrolet sponsored the national All-American Soap Box Derby from 1934 to 1972.
Artifact Details
Artifact
Crash helmet
Date Made
1935-1945
Location
at Henry Ford Museum in Driven to Win: Racing in America
Object ID
87.128.1
Credit
From the Collections of The Henry Ford. Gift of All-American Soap Box Derby.
Material
Steel (Alloy)
Paint (Coating)
Rubber (Material)
Color
White (Color)
Dimensions
Height: 6.5 in
Width: 7.75 in
Inscriptions
Decal on center front: SOLID STEEL / CHEVROLET / TURRET TOP / SOAP BOX DERBY / BODY BY FISHER
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