Peer Leaders Soap Box Derby

Peer Leaders in Engineering – Citrus County presents

Peer Leaders Soap Box Derby

Build it. Race it. Lead it.

Saturday, April 24, 2027 · gates open 8:00 AM
TBD – Venue, Inverness, FL 34450

Register a racer Volunteer / peer leaders Watch live

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📏Rules & divisionsCar specs, safety gear, what tech inspection checks. ❓FAQCosts, build days, rain plans, what to bring. 🗺️Maps & parkingWhere to park, unload, stage, and watch. ⏱️Run-time estimatorPlug in your car's wheels and weight — see your expected time. 📅Schedule & heatsRace-day timeline and lane assignments. 🏁Live resultsTimes post the second a car crosses the line.

How it works

  1. RegisterA parent or guardian signs up the racer. Divisions are set automatically by age on race day.
  2. Sign the waiverElectronic signature, takes two minutes. Required before tech inspection.
  3. Build with a mentorPeer leaders and build-day mentors help racers turn plans into a rolling car.
  4. Tech & weigh-inRace morning: brakes, steering, wheels, weight. Pass and you get your sticker.
  5. Race!Qualifying heats, a lane-swap round, then finals. Times are live on this site and the stream.

Divisions

Rookie Ages 7–9 Max 200 lb car + driver

First-time and youngest racers. Kit or standard build.

Junior Ages 10–12 Max 220 lb car + driver

Standard build with basic steering and brake requirements.

Senior Ages 13–15 Max 240 lb car + driver

Open construction within the rules; tighter tech inspection.

Peer Leader Ages 16–18 Max 255 lb car + driver

Student mentors race too — bragging rights division.

1 racers registered · 0 volunteers and peer leaders signed up