Mad Ave Derby

We're nominated for Best Community Event in Best of Decaturish.com! Vote for us before November 15th 🏎💨

A huge thank you to our incredible judges for tackling the hardest job of the day!

Sarah Coleman, Ninetta Violante, Meagan Berardi, Merry Pope, Olympic swimmer Amanda Weir, Ariel Wise, Jennifer Triplett, Beverly Beyer, and Haviland Miller—representing City Schools of Decatur teachers from Oakhurst, Fave, BHMS, and DEF, plus Decatur Fire. Your heart and dedication makes the derby more fun for all involved!

Also, congratulations to the winner of the Capt Gary Menard Judges’ Standout Award - new for this year, and created in loving memory of Captain Gary Menard, a special friend of the derby and a judge who went the extra mile every year, this award honors the entry that captures hearts — the one with that special something that makes everyone smile.

Captain Menard’s joy, creativity, and passion live on through this tribute.

Derby fans and sponsors, we want to hear from you! Please take a moment to complete our survey so we can learn about why you came to the derby and how we can make next year even better.

Mad Ave Derby: Share Your Feedback The Mad Ave Derby team wants to hear your thoughts on this year's event. If you are a racer, attendee, sponsor, vendor, or otherwise involved with the Mad Ave Derby, we invite you to complete a brief survey to share your feedback. Your responses will remain confidential within our team and will be u...

Congrats to this year's winners! 🏆
Award Winners:
Most Original: The Heartbreakers
Most Creative: Team Golden
Most Humorous: Metro Oakhurst Rapid Transit Authority (MORTA)
Best Craftsmanship: 1st Responders
Best Theme: Team Violent Rose
Best Team Spirit: DHI Curbside Cruisers
Movie Magic: It's a Major Award
Capt. Gary Menard Judge's Standout: Soapbox Falcons

Heat 1 Speed Winners
Henry Buchan - Huckleberry Express
Andrew Gerry-Walton - Chicken Jockey's Revenge
Levi Elrod - Team Elrod

Heat 2 Speed Winners:
Blessing Peeples - DHI Curbside Cruisers
George Bennett - 1st Responders
Rosie Rasberry - Rocketship Rasberry

Heat 3 Speed Winners:
Henry Bennett - 1st Responders
Ridwan Hassen - DHI Curbside Cruisers
Zuri Smith - ICS Global Dragons

Heat 4 Speed Winners:
Chloe Paul - Thunderwolf
Said Abuikadir - DHI Curbside Cruisers
Oscar Danos - Rapid Descent

Recognize these kids running behind the racers? The TV show filming at the Derby would like to contact their parents to get their permission for filming. Please DM us if you have their parents' emails!

Thanks to FOX 5 Atlanta for the great coverage! So fun to see our racers on the news 🏁🏁🏁

14th annual Madison Avenue Derby Kids are lining up along Madison Avenue with their homemade human-powered soapbox cars, ready to put their blood, sweat and tears to the test! FOX LOCAL's Kaitlyn Pratt bring Judayah Murray and Elizabeth Rawlins along for the Decatur event that's raised nearly $300,000 for local charities since 2011...

Check out photos from the Mad Ave Derby on Decaturish.com!

Bottle left behind at 215 Madison

🏁 The best day of the year is almost here! 🏁

🏎️ Racers, registration starts at 10:30 followed by judging rounds at noon. For our spectators, expect a parade-style event with chairs and blankets on the sidelines. 🚙

🍭 Plan to enjoy some delicious food and treats from our friends at Oakhurst Market, Madre Garcia's, Poco Loco, and King of Pops. 🌯

Big thanks to our food vendors for powering our derby!
/ Oakhurst Market



Nothing beats good food, good racing, and good community. We're grateful for providing delicious food to feed the crowds on race day!
Make sure to check them out!

A huge thank you to Green Orthodontics for sponsoring our soapbox derby! They create beautiful, healthy smiles for families throughout Decatur.