New Hampshire Soap Box Derby

New Hampshire Fall Rally Weekend - 2026
2026-09-26 08:00 - 2026-09-27 16:00 UTC | New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 NH-106, Loudon, NH, 03307, United States
Newcomers welcome, cars available for loan or to refurbish.
If you expect to race please email the Race Director with child’s name, age as of October 4, 2026 expected racing division (Stock, Super Stock, or Masters) to newhampshire@soapboxderby.org. Payment (cash or check) can be made at registration online (coming soon) or at the track. Electronic payment can be arranged ahead of time. Proof of age (birth certificate) is required for first time racers.
Location: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 Route 106 North, Loudon, NH 03307 at the South Entrance Ramp wide lane road
Time: Check-in closes at 8:00 am, First heat ~10:00 am
Divisions: Stock (ages 7-13 yrs), Super Stock (ages 9-18 yrs.), Masters (ages 10-20 yrs)
Race Format: Two Double Elimination races, on each day, both with Lane/Timer Swap.

Prior to the start of the races, a random draw occurs to play competitors into positions in the bracket. Two racers are assigned a heat to compete in, with a heat consisting of 2 phases of side-by-side competition. Phase A has the lowest car number racer in lane 1 and higher car number racer in lane 2. A timer system measures the time differential between the two racers for each phase. The combined differential of phase A & B determines the winner of the heat. Leaving the skill of the racer as the determining factor for the overall win.

Wheel swap: 0-4-0 progressive
Race Day Registration Fee $100 for the weekend
Setup: 2026 All-American Rules / Compliance Inspection / Wheel Swap, Z-Glass wheels for Stock and Super Stock Divisions , Unigrip wheels for Masters Division.
Contact Person: Dick Behan, Race Director, (603) 953-3086, Email: rabehan54@hotmail.com
Race Location <Map>: New Hampshire Motor Speedway, 1122 Route 106 North, Loudon, NH 03307
Lodging: Quality Inn Loudon-Concord, 2 Staniels Rd. Loudon, NH 03307, (603) 225-8399
Weather : As with all outdoor events, they are weather dependent. Be prepared for the day, it can be a chilly morning then a sunny afternoon. Bring warm cloths and sunscreen. The site is open, with out protection, it can get windy too. Check the weather before you come!
A paper version of the AASBD form and waiver will also be necessary when checking in on race day. This can be filled out in advance and email to newhampshire@soapboxderby.org. If the AASBD rally registration form and/or Parental Code of Conduct form are not sent to us in advance they will have to be filled out at registration at the track.
Rally Registration Form, a signed paper version is needed at registration time on event day.
>>> Minor Waiver Form for NHMS: Although we are not a motorsport, The NH Motor Speedway has recently been enforcing the parental consent form, when both parents are not present at the event. Be prepared with this form as follows:

The track office said the printout had to be in color
To keep the form on file for a year, it has to be notarized
If both parents are there on site they can sign at the window attendant as the witness for each event.
If only one parent is on site at the window, they will allow the signature of the second parent in advance

The form is found here: Minor Waiver Form for NHMS
Site Information: Services at the track are limited. Bring your own food and drink. The Rusty Lantern convenience store with deli and coffee counter are at the bottom of the track. Primitive camping is available at the track, acceptable for RV camping but just a gravel parking lot for tent camping. No hook ups. Porta-johns at the site and a bath house back at the main track. There is an Irving gas station with coffee and deli counter inside. A pizza shop is south on Rt 106, restaurants are nearby at Rt 9. Be prepared for the weather! Bring sunscreen, warm clothing for cooler mornings and a rain coat just in case.
Local Track Information (NH Motor Speedway location)
Complete race rules from the All American Soap Box Derby website are here.
Parent Code of Conduct Form
