Owensboro Lions Club

2017 Soap Box Derby

Ten Owensboro racers were among over 270 drivers competing in the 83rd annual FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on July 24 in Akron, Ohio. Read more...

Note: Dates are tentative and subject to change due to the coronavirus crisis.
Derby Race Schedule

May 1, 2021: Driver information due for local race
May 8, 2021: Soap Box Derby registration and photographs 8-11 a.m.
May 22-23, 2021: Spring Rally Race
June 5, 2021: Trial runs and impound
June 10, 2021: Derby Banquet
June 12, 2021: Local Soap Box Derby Race
June 13, 2021: Local Soap Box Derby rain date
August 21-22, 2021: Summer Rally Race
September 18-19, 2021: Fall Rally Race
November 20-21 - Fall Rally Race

Note: Open track/practice: first Saturday of the month (March 6 through November 6)

MEETINGS

1st & 3rd
Tuesdays
Noon
Briarpatch
2760 Veach Road

Upcoming Activities
October 5 - Regular meeting at Briarpatch at 11:30 AM; SPEAKER: Bruce Sheldon, Sleep in Heavenly Peace
October 16-17 - Baseball pitch booth at Reid's Apple Festival
October 19 - Regular meeting at Briarpatch at 11:30 AM; SPEAKER: Becky Barnhart, Executive Director of the Senior Community Center of Owensboro-Daviess County
October 25 - Lions Club Board Meeting at Briarpatch, 6 PM
November 2 - Regular meeting at Briarpatch at 11:30 AM; SPEAKER: Vicki Ellis, Western KY Regional Blood Center
November 16 - Regular meeting at Briarpatch at 11:30 AM; SPEAKER: Dr. Matthew Constant, Owensboro City Schools Superintendent
November 22 - Lions Club Board Meeting at Briarpatch, 6 PM
December 7 - Owensboro Lions Club Christmas Party at Windridge Country Club, cocktails at 5:30, meal at 6:30. (No regular meeting)
December 11 - Breakfast with Santa at Settle UMC, 8-11 AM