Behind the Scenes: Building the Ringmaster of the Road from Body to Paint Part 2

Team Fletcher’s Soap Box Derby car has officially gone from a working chassis to the Ringmaster of the Road.

In this episode, Lauren takes on the next major phase of the build by constructing the body, fitting the panels, and bringing the circus-inspired design to life with its bold red-and-white paint scheme. With every cut, adjustment, and coat of paint, the car moves another step closer to the starting line.

Now that the body is built and painted, the next challenge is testing. Team Fletcher still needs to see how the car handles, make any final adjustments, and prepare it for the trip to Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio.

Follow along behind the scenes as the build enters its final stretch ahead of the 2026 International Soap Box Derby Corporate Derby Challenge. The Ringmaster of the Road is nearly race-ready, and from here, it is all downhill to the finish line!

Special thanks to Team Fletcher’s sponsors: Acela Truck Company, Amerit Fleet Solutions, AP Fleet Management, Connex2X, DECKED, Express 4x4 Truck Rental, Fleetio, Flexco Fleet Services, Freightliner Custom Chassis Corporation, Holman, Isuzu Commercial Truck of America, J3 Management Group, Kooner Fleet Management Solutions, Linxup, NAFA Fleet Management Association, Patriot Fleet Solutions, Purpose Auto, Questar Auto Technologies, RTA Fleet Management, SAFO Group, Venardos Circus, Vyral Fleet Marketing, and Work Truck Week.

Their support helped Team Fletcher grab the sponsorship lead bragging rights while raising scholarship funds for The Hourglass Foundation.