The Langley Soup Box Derby!

The Langley Soup Box Derby, brought to you by LMSA and the Langley Community Club, has been a crowd-pleasing event for more than 50 years.  Part engineering feat, part costume party, and entirely "Langley," the Derby brings racers and fans together for high-speed hijinks on First Street Hill.

What is the Soup Box Derby?

The Soup Box Derby was started in 1972 by a group of people who worked at the Soup Coop, a favorite restaurant at First and Anthes.  Participants in the Derby race home-made non-motorized gravity cars in competitive heats down First Street.  Every race is a nail-biter, but it's all for fun and bragging rights. 

Event Highlights 

The Race: Watch as local daredevils race down First Street in wild and whacky derby cars.

The Cars:  Creativity is just as important as velocity, and no two Derby cars are the same. Check out the Screaming Banana!

The Costumes: It’s not just the cars that look good; racers go all-out with creative themes and get-ups!  

The Fans:  Residents, visitors and sponsors line the streets to cheer on their favorite racers

The Finish Line: One-of-a-kind trophies, awards and honors celebrate all racers at the end of the Derby.

This year's race is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 12th at 10:00 AM sharp! 

(Please note, in case of rain, the Derby will be  postponed, or rescheduled to Sunday, Sept. 13th at 10:00 AM. If rain continues on the 13th, the Derby will be cancelled.)

Racer Information:   Download the Guidelines and Applications for this year's Derby here:

Soup Box Derby Rules & Guidelines

Soup Box Derby Application

Completed forms can be mailed to LMSA by Sept. 4th (see application for details) or brought to the Registration area on Race Day.  Each driver and passenger must complete an application, and a parent or guardian must sign for any anyone 7 years or older.  Questions can be sent to soupboxderby@whidbey.com.

See you at the Derby!