The most recent improvements have been made in the last three years when new paving, a new pit area, a new scorers' bridge over the track, a new starter's shelter at the top, and an officials' stand at the bottom have been constructed. In the 1970's Soap Box Derby began to change in its format, when a second division known as a Kit Car was added to the traditionally home built and home designed cars of previous years. In 1992 another kit type of car known as a Stock Car was added, and in 1995 a kit type of car called a Super Stock Car replaced the Kit Car Division. Soap Box Derby racing is conducted on the Indianapolis hill many times from spring through fall each year. In the spring at least two days of rally racing are held.
Rallies are open races in which racers from all over the Midwest or farther come to participate.
In the fall, usually September, additional rally races are held, and often if the weather permits, races will be held in October. Stock Car Champion Additionally, Indianapolis has special races known as Challenger Races for handicapped children. These racers participate in special dual control cars with co-drivers to assist. All Soap Box Derby racing in Indianapolis is sanctioned by either the All-American Soap Box Derby or National Derby Rallies. All races are conducted within the framework of the rules of these two organizations.