The All-American Soap Box Derby: A Review of the Formative Years 1938 thru 1941 (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781504977227)

The All-American Soap Box Derby, the brainchild of Dayton newspaperman Myron Scott, began as a local race in that city in 1933. With some creative promotion, Scott turned it into a national competition the next year. By 1935 it had found a home in Akron. This move was solidified by the construction of Derby Downs. This unique facility, built in 1936, provided a much needed home. National sponsorship was provided by Chevrolet in cooperation with the Akron Beacon Journal and other newspapers across the nation. The All-American was flourishing due, in no small part, to the army of volunteers which enabled it to run smoothly.

Author: Ronald R. Reed
ISBN-10: 150497722X
ISBN-13: 9781504977227
Publisher: Authorhouse
Language: English
Published: 02/25/2016
Pages: 148
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.46lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.32d