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- 55th All-American Soap Box Derby Helmet, 1992 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- 1992
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55th All-American Soap Box Derby Helmet, 1992
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- Program for the Fourth Annual All-American Soap Box Derby, Akron, Ohio, 1937 - The first official All-American Soap Box Derby was held in Dayton, Ohio, in 1934. The competition moved to hillier Akron, Ohio, the next year. Except for a four-year break during World War II, the contest has been staged in Akron every year since 1935.
- August 15, 1937
- Collections - Artifact
Program for the Fourth Annual All-American Soap Box Derby, Akron, Ohio, 1937
The first official All-American Soap Box Derby was held in Dayton, Ohio, in 1934. The competition moved to hillier Akron, Ohio, the next year. Except for a four-year break during World War II, the contest has been staged in Akron every year since 1935.
- Soap Box Derby Racing Helmet, 1935-1945 - 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.
- 1935-1945
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Soap Box Derby Racing Helmet, 1935-1945
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.
- 55th All-American Soap Box Derby Visor with Pin, 1992 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- 1992
- Collections - Artifact
55th All-American Soap Box Derby Visor with Pin, 1992
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- Detroit News Soap Box Derby, 1946 - The <em>Detroit News</em> sponsored its first annual Soap Box Derby competition in 1935. Winners advanced to the national contest in Akron, Ohio. Detroit's race took place in Rouge Park until 1956, when it moved to purpose-built Derby Hill. The <em>Detroit News</em> ended its sponsorship after 1971. The Detroit derby itself ended in the 1990s.
- 1946
- Collections - Artifact
Detroit News Soap Box Derby, 1946
The Detroit News sponsored its first annual Soap Box Derby competition in 1935. Winners advanced to the national contest in Akron, Ohio. Detroit's race took place in Rouge Park until 1956, when it moved to purpose-built Derby Hill. The Detroit News ended its sponsorship after 1971. The Detroit derby itself ended in the 1990s.
- Soap Box Derby Celebrity Trophy Presented to Lyn St. James, 1992 - Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- August 08, 1992
- Collections - Artifact
Soap Box Derby Celebrity Trophy Presented to Lyn St. James, 1992
Lyn St. James's drive and determination led to a successful racing career. She has competed in top professional races worldwide since the mid-1970s. In 1992, St. James became the first woman to win the Indianapolis 500 Rookie of the Year award. That same year, St. James was invited to be a celebrity participant at the 55th annual All-American Soapbox Derby festivities.
- 1939 Soap Box Derby Car - Mason Colbert placed third with this car in the 1939 All-American Soap Box Derby national championship in Akron, Ohio. The first official derby was held in 1934. Young contestants built their cars from soap boxes, orange crates, and baby carriage wheels. Over the years, designs became more elaborate and materials more sophisticated. But the "fuel" remained the same -- gravity.
- 1939
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1939 Soap Box Derby Car
Mason Colbert placed third with this car in the 1939 All-American Soap Box Derby national championship in Akron, Ohio. The first official derby was held in 1934. Young contestants built their cars from soap boxes, orange crates, and baby carriage wheels. Over the years, designs became more elaborate and materials more sophisticated. But the "fuel" remained the same -- gravity.