Salem has the only dedicated Soap Box Derby racetrack on the West Coast
Salem is fortunate to have the only dedicated track for Soap Box Derby on the entire west coast. At 940 feet from start to finish and fast, smooth pavement it’s a favorite among drivers from all over. The ample run out insures safe racing. Located on the north side of beautiful Bush Pasture Park adjacent to Willamette University’s McCullough Stadium at the 600 block of SE Mission St. it’s minutes away from Salem’s City Center. There is ample parking and restrooms at topside and near the finish line.
Come out and see just
how much the City of Salem
supports the Derby!
How to get there!
From I-5 take exit #253 for OR22/Or99e toward Detroit Lake/Bend
Head west 2.6 miles and the track will be on your left.
Google map
Where to Stay?
Shilo Inns would like to welcome Salem Soap Box Derby out-of-town Racers with Discounted Rates.
We encourage you to use the online reservation service. To do so please log on to www.shiloinns.com, reservations can be made using your special rate code for Salem Soap Box Derby - (SOAPBOX ).
Or you may call our Central Reservation Team at 1-800-222-2244 and advise you are with Salem Soap Box Derby
For online reservations, log in as follows:
- www.shiloinns.com – click on the Shilo Inns & Affiliates location
- Click on desired Shilo location (discounted rates do not apply at affiliate hotels)
- Click on Check Availability
- Enter date of arrival, check out date and number of adults and children
- Enter your special rate code SOAPBOX
- Click on Find Your Hotel, then click on Book It
Salem Soap Box Derby discounted rates will appear!
But what do squirrels
have to do with anything?
Well, we have a lot of them - Bush Park is covered with beautiful old Oak trees and from time to time we have a squirrel run across our track.
