Support Work Truck & Team Fletcher
Corporate Derby Challenge
Presented by Bobit Business Media, in partnership with The Hourglass Foundation and the International Soap Box Derby.
Work Truck is bringing the build-it, bolt-it, make-it-tough energy to Akron. Support Team Fletcher and help underserved students access scholarships for automotive technology and skilled trades programs.
Location: Akron, OH (Derby Downs)
Dates: August 20-21, 2026
Team: Work Truck - Team Fletcher
What is the Corporate Derby Challenge?
The Corporate Derby Challenge is a high-energy team-building competition where organizations assemble, decorate, and race their own adult Soap Box Derby car using a pre-manufactured kit provided by the Soap Box Derby.
Teams build the chassis, then take their car design as far as their imagination will take it, as long as it follows Corporate Derby Challenge guidelines. Race weekend brings the big moment, with trophies awarded for the fastest car and the best-decorated car.
When is the Race Held?
On August 20, 2026, teams will unveil their Corporate Derby Challenge car. Attendees will enjoy appetizers, spirits, entertainment, and Soap Box Derby Hall of Fame and Museum cars dating back to the 1930s. The race kicks off on August 21, 2026!
Attire tip: Casual attire and flat shoes are recommended.
Team Entry Options:
Create your own car starting at $2,500
- $7,500 Gold Level
- $5,000 Silver Level
- $2,500 Bronze Level
Corporate Derby Challenge entry includes:
- Adult Soap Box Derby car kit
- Tickets to the opening reception
- Tickets to the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby
- Ad recognition in the official event program
The Hourglass Foundation is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that empowers underserved students through scholarship opportunities supporting automotive technology and other blue-collar skilled trades programs.
The International Soap Box Derby is the official sanctioning body of Soap Box Derby racing and host of the annual Soap Box Derby World Championships. Soap Box Derby is a youth gravity racing program that has been inspiring new generations of champions since 1934.
Sponsor a Corporate Challenge Team: Support Team Fletcher
If you believe in building something meaningful while supporting the next generation of skilled trades professionals, Team Fletcher is your team.
$500 goes directly to The Hourglass Foundation. You also get:
- Your logo at the Corporate Derby Challenge event
- Your logo on the Team Fletcher Soap Box Derby car
- Direct support for scholarships and education
Let's do this!
THANK YOU TO OUR TEAM FLETCHER SPONSORS
Isuzu Commercial Truck of America ![]() | ![]() | NAFA Fleet Management Association ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | Kooner Fleet Management Solutions ![]() |
Freightliner Custom Chassis (FCCC) ![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() | ![]() |
![]() | ![]() |















