The All-American Soap Box Derby
Author | : Ronald R. Reed |
Publisher | : AuthorHouse |
Total Pages | : 148 |
Release | : 2016-02-25 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781504977210 |
ISBN-13 | : 1504977211 |
Rating | : 4/5 (211 Downloads) |
Download or read book The All-American Soap Box Derby written by Ronald R. Reed and published by AuthorHouse. This book was released on 2016-02-25 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.