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Cratebox Derby

Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby

Join us for the Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby!

New Date: Saturday, August 17, 2024
New Location: South Washington Ave, Spring Valley, MN

Registration starts at 9:30 a.m.
Drivers Meeting at 9:45 a.m.
Racing starts at 10:00 a.m.

There will be a break for the Ag Days Parade and racing will resume afterwards

Two Classes

Ages 6-9 & 10+

Trophies for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places in each class

Cars and some helmets available to use
Wheel/axle kits available at Ace Hardware, Spring Valley if you are building a car

Additional Information

  • Cars will be available to use
  • Helmets are required for racing
    • ATV helmet with chin coverage recommended – Not a bicycle helmet
  • Registration form must be submitted, and $20 fee must be paid by July 12, 2024, to receive a complimentary t-shirt
    • Registration accepted up to and including race day (advanced registration is appreciated)
  • Racers under 15 years old need 1 adult to help them on top of the race hill for the entire event
  • Building your own car is encouraged
    • Wheel/axle kits available at Ace Hardware – Spring Valley (If you are building a car)
    • All cars must pass inspection before racing
  • Follow the Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby Facebook Page
  • Download the Derby Car Build information
  • Download the Derby Regulations

NO HELMET – NO RACING!

For Questions: Contact Shawn or Megan Merkel
507-251-5756 | mlmerkel@live.com

Register online below – Or download the Registration Form.


Shirt Size:
Are you participating in the Little Huskers Race? *Cratebox derby race times will be adjusted to allow participation in both events.

Disclaimer by signing below, each parent/guardian/participant expressly waives any right to claim for damages from the Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby or Spring Valley Ag Days for any damage or injuries sustained while participating in this event. For greater clarity, each parent/guardian/participant expressly agrees to allow their child/minor to participate in the events described herein, and should any child, minor or adult receive personal bodily injuries or property damages as a result of participating in the events described herein, the parent/guardian/participant expressly waives the right to make a claim on their own behalf or on behalf of their child/minor for damages and costs of any kind from the Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby or Spring Valley Ag Days. The undersigned parent/guardian/participant further agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby and Spring Valley Ag Days from any and all claims or costs resulting out of any personal injury or property damage which may result to any other individual, including other participants and spectators, which may result due to participation in this event. The Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby and Spring Valley Ag Days make no representations or warranties as to the safety of this event and by signing below the parent/guardian/participant expressly acknowledge this fact. If you agree to the foregoing, please sign below. If you do not agree, kindly do not sign, or allow your child to participate in the event.

$20.00

Make check payable to Top of the Hill Cratebox Derby.
Mail the fee to:
Shawn or Megan Merkel
17559 141st Ave.
Spring Valley, MN 55975

Or you can pay online here.

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Chris Hahn
Spring Valley EDA Director
Phone: 612-327-9729
Email: director@springvalleyeda.org

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