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DIY SOAPBOX (SOAP BOX) RACE CAR KIT FOR KIDS aND ADULTS - DERBY GOKIT®

With automotive style steering

it's both educational and fun!

Children won't even realize they are doing something educational. (Unless they are reading along with you right now).

Need a project THE WHOLE FAMILY CAN GET INVOLVED IN? Planning a block party?

Soapboxes, made with DERBY*GOKIT®, are a healthy outdoor activity the whole family can enjoy!!!

The kids won't know it is healthy exercise! (Until they run themselves out of breath, that is!)

GET YOUR KIDS their OWN DERBY GOKIT®!

DESIGN IT. BUILD IT. RACE IT! DERBY*GOKIT ® for under $100 USD delivered (USA and Canada).

*-All you need then, to build a basic soap box racer, is a half sheet of 5/8" plywood, nails, screws, glue and paint (purchased separately). For details, see the PRICING page, located in the menu at the top of the page. The 'hamburger' menu is located in the top right corner, if using your smart phone's browser.

SCHOOL, SUMMER CAMP AND CORPORATE BUILD EVENTS

With the easy-to-build DERBY*GOKIT ®

- build in the morning, and

- race in the afternoon!

(N.B. - Requires advanced preparation by the event organizers prior to the build day.)

What's included in the DERBY*GOKIT ®

The DERBY*GOKIT® includes an automotive style steering mechanism, wheels, instructions, templates and all parts needed to build a basic racer, with the exception of a half sheet of 5/8" plywood, nails, screws, glue and paint.

FROM BASIC to FANCY!

Let your imagination run wild!!!

DERBY*GOKIT® lets you be as creative as you want. For more ideas go the Image Gallery and Video Gallery.

FAMILY TIME!

Construct using DERBY*GOKIT ® to build bonds with loved ones!

FOR BETTER OR FOR WORSE - Courtesy of Lynn Johnston - Universal Press Syndicate

Why choose DERBY*GOKIT ®

  • Easy to build using household tools and materials available from the local hardware store.
  • Fun and educational. Learn science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) principles.
  • Teach your child life skills (ie, how to win/lose gracefully, driving skills, simple principles of design, automotive principles and construction skills).
  • The building of a DERBY*GOKIT® is a great family bonding experience.
  • Your children will love to design and build their own DERBY*GOKIT® soapbox race car, with your help of course.
  • Building a soap box race car using DERBY*GOKIT® is a healthy and COVID friendly project your loved ones can do outdoors.

Please Note: This website uses embedded links to YouTube videos throughout the site. If you or your business appear in the photos and/or videos on this website, and would like to have them removed or additional credit is needed, please contact us at derby@mts.net.
DERBY*GOKIT ® is protected by the following patents:U.S Patent No. 4,460,197, Patent No. 276,058, Cdn. No. 476,956, No. 272,128*DERBY is a Registered Trademark in Canada.GOKIT® is a Registered Trademark in the United States.
Address
402 Kirkfield Street Winnipeg, MB R3K 1E6
Call: 1 (204) 762-7269 1 (204) SOAPBOX

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