Complete Guide To Race Week - All American Soap Box Derby

79th FirstEnergy All-American
Soap Box Derby
World Championship
July 10-16, 2016
Race-Week Handbook
The Soap Box Derby® staff and volunteers would like to take this opportunity to welcome you to the 79th
FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship being held during the week of July 10-16, 2016
in Akron, Ohio.
We hope that your experience during this event is truly both a rewarding and memorable one. Please remember that Soap Box Derby staff and volunteers are available to assist at any time before and during the event.
Enclosed are pre and event suggestions for first time (as well as returning) Champions to assist with preparation and activities during Race Week.
Pre-Event Information
Contact Information
Soap Box Derby Headquarters
Phone: 330.733.8723
Office Hours: Monday- Friday 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Website: aasbd.soapboxderby.org
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 7225, Akron, OH 44306
Office Address: 789 Derby Downs, Akron, OH 44306
Topside Address: 1000 George Washington Blvd., Akron, OH 44312
Directions
Approaching from the North
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Route 8 South to 76 East (at the central interchange)
I-76 East to Market St./Mogadore Rd.
Right at the bottom of the exit on to Market St.
At the first light take a right on to Hilbish Rd.
Follow through 3 traffic lights.
Hilbish Rd. changes name to George Washington Blvd. when you cross over Triplett Blvd.
If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters - Continue straight on George Washington Blvd. Turn
right on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
• If you wish to go to Topside - Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top
of the hill on your right.
Approaching from the South
• I-77 North to 224 East towards Mogadore
• Turn left at the first traffic light (Route 241)
• If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters - Turn left on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby
logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs
Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby
Downs grandstands.
• If you wish to go to Topside - Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top
of the hill on your left.
Approaching from the East
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I-76 West to the Market St./Mogadore Rd. Exit
At the bottom of the ramp turn left onto East Market St.
At the second light take a right onto Hilbish Rd.
Follow through 3 traffic lights.
Hilbish Rd. changes name to George Washington Blvd. when you cross over Triplett Blvd.
If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters - Continue straight on George Washington Blvd. Turn
right on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
• If you wish to go to Topside - Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top
of the hill on your right.
Approaching from the West
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I-76 East to Market St./Mogadore Rd.
At the bottom of the ramp turn right onto East Market St.
At the first light take a right onto Hilbish Rd.
Follow through 3 traffic lights.
Hilbish Rd. changes name to George Washington Blvd. when you cross over Triplett Blvd.
If you wish to go to Soap Box Derby® Headquarters - Continue straight on George Washington Blvd. Turn
right on Springfield Lake Blvd. (you will see Derby logos in the center of the road) and then take an immediate right onto the access road (Derby Downs Drive). Soap Box Derby Headquarters is the white brick building on the right side past the back of Derby Downs grandstands.
• If you wish to go to Topside - Continue straight up George Washington Blvd. Topside facilities are at the top
of the hill on your right.
Topside at Derby Downs - 1000 George Washington Blvd.
2016 Hotel Benefits and Accommodations
By staying at a partner hotel during the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby you will receive the following benefit package. To receive the benefit package you MUST register according to each hotels booking process and provide your hotel information on our partner hotel verification form (https://form.jotform.
com/60314103384949). You will NOT receive the benefit package if you go through a third-party reservation
company (Expedia, Hotels.com, Priceline.com, etc.). Also, you will NOT receive the benefit package if you book
through a special rate (Military, Hotel Points, On-Line, etc.)
Get Your Champs Name On The Starting Line Structure At Derby Downs!
Your champs name will be placed on the starting line structure at the world famous Derby Downs.
Adult Build and Battle
Three parents will be selected during Monday’s opening ceremonies at Lock 3 to participate in the second annual “Parent Build and Battle” competition. Each parent selected will pick one other parent to help them build
an Adult Vintage Soap Box Derby car. The parent selected will then race against the other two participants to
see who is crowned “Parent Build and Battle” Champion. The “Build” will take place Thursday, July 14 from 6-8
p.m. during the Topside Show. The “Battle” will take place from 8-9 p.m. All necessary tools will be provided. In
addition, the three parents selected will also get the honor of racing their Adult Vintage Soap Box Derby cars in
the opening heat of the 79th running of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on July 16, 2016.
Free Youth ticket to the Pro Football Hall of Fame
You will receive a free youth ticket to the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio. The ticket can be used during race-week.
Free 4 x 6 Photograph
ProEvent Photo will provide you with a free 4 x 6 photo of your choice that they took during race-week. The
photo will be available at the ProEvent Photo booth. Simply present the coupon that will be provided to you to
receive the photo.
FREE “Duck Bills” at the Akron RubberDucks Baseball Game
You will receive a voucher for $5 of “Duck Bills” at the Akron RubberDucks baseball game on Friday, July 15
(Soap Box Derby night). The bills can be used like cash anywhere inside the ballpark. The team, which plays in
the Eastern League, is the Double-A affiliate of the Cleveland Indians.
FREE Raffle Ticket For A Soap Box Derby Kit Of Your Choice!
You will receive one FREE raffle ticket to win a Soap Box Derby car kit of your choice! The raffle will take place
during the Topside Show on Thursday, July 14 and is ONLY open to those that make their reservations and stay
at a partner hotel through the FirstEnergy All-American booking process.
Papa John’s Pizza Card
You will receive a gift card from Papa John’s pizza for a free pizza and other discounts at Akron area Papa John’s
restaurants.
One FREE Open Hill Ticket
You will receive one FREE ticket to race a Soap Box Derby car down the world famous Derby Downs Track from
5 - 7 p.m. on Thursday, July 14 during the Open Hill event.
FREE Champ Driver’s License
Your champ will receive a coupon for a FREE champ driver’s license. Your champ can stop by the information
tent at Topside Monday through Thursday to turn in the coupon and receive the license.
These benefits are ONLY for those families who make their reservations at a partner hotel through the FirstEnergy All-American booking process and stay at a partner hotel during race-week.
Hotel Partners
Hilton Garden Inn Akron
1307 East Market
Akron, OH 44305
Phone: (330) 733-2900
Best Western Plus - West Akron Inn & Suites
160 Montrose West Ave.
Copley, OH 44321
Phone: (330) 670-0888
Rates: $135/Double or King
Rates: King - $114.99; King Suite - $124.99; Double
Queen - $134.99. Four person maximum occupancy
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly
or going to the hotel website at www.hiltongardeninnakron.com Enter your arrival and departure dates
and click Check Rooms and Rates. Then click on “Have
A Special Code” and then enter SOAP as the “Group
Code” when booking your room.
If you are calling please make sure to identify yourself
as a Soap Box Derby participant.
Reservations received after June 14, 2016 will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates.
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Akron’s newest hotel and closest to Derby Downs
Indoor pool and whirlpool
State of the art fitness center
On-site restaurant and lounge
Complimentary internet access
Complimentary business center usage
Microwave, refrigerator and Keurig coffee maker
in every room
Booking process: Please call the hotel directly and ask
for AASBD rate.
• Free Hot Breakfast
• Indoor Heated Pool with 10 person Hot Tub and
Fitness Center
• Great variety of restaurants and shopping within
one mile walking distance
• Newly renovated and spacious guest rooms with
microwave and refrigerator
Hampton Inn Akron – South
880 Arlington Ridge East
Akron, OH 44312
Phone: (330) 644-6579
Radisson Akron/Fairlawn
200 Montrose West Ave
Akron, Ohio 44321
Phone: (330) 666-9300
Rate - $139
Rates: King Deluxe Bed w/pull out sofa $104 includes
full hot breakfast; Deluxe Double Bed w/pull out Sofa
$104 includes full hot breakfast
Reservations: Call hotel directly and reference Soap
Box Derby. Reservations received after June 17, 2016
will be provided on a space available basis at prevailing rates.
• Free breakfast included in room rates
• Indoor swimming pool and complimentary fitness
center
• Only 10 minutes (5.6 miles) from Derby Downs
• Free wireless internet and business center
Booking Process: Please call the hotel directly and ask
for International Soap Box Derby rate - Group rate
available until June 20
• 20 minutes from Derby Downs
• Guest coin laundry available
• Full hot breakfast included in the rate
• In house restaurant and a bar
• Indoor pool, spa and fitness center
• Late check out for group at 2 p.m.
Any questions please contact Director of Sales Jayshree Patel at Jayshree.patel@radisson.com
Holiday Inn Akron West
4073 Medina Rd.
Akron, OH 44333
Phone: (330) 666-4131
Rate: $104 includes a full hot breakfast
Booking process: Please call the hotel directly. Group
rate available until June 10, 2016
• New updated property in 2015
• 20 minutes from Derby Downs track
• Full service restaurant and lounge
• Within minutes of dining, bowling, movie theatres, Laser Quest and shopping
• Guest coin laundry
• 42” flat screen televisions with media package/
• Refrigerators in all guest rooms
• Outdoor heated pool and patio
Holiday Inn Express Akron South
898 Arlington Ridge East
Akron, OH 44312
Phone: (330) 644-5600
Rates: $134/$149 suites
Reservations can be made by calling the hotel directly.
Please make sure to identify yourself as a FirstEnergy
All-American Soap Box Derby participant. Reservations received after June 17, 2016 will be provided on
a space available basis at prevailing rates.
• Free breakfast included in room rates
• Only 10 minutes (5.6 miles) from Derby Downs
• Suites are available in the Soap Box Derby room
block so you can stretch out
Residence Inn by Marriott
897 Arlington Ridge East
Akron, Ohio 44312
Phone (330) 644-2111
Quality Inn Conference Center
2940 Chenoweth Rd.
Akron, OH 44312
Phone: (330) 644-7126
Rate: $162 Studio; $172/One Bedroom
Low discounted rates starting at: $104.99 plus tax
Booking process: Please call the hotel directly and ask
for the Soap Box Derby rate. Group rate available until
June 20
Booking process: Please call the hotel directly and you
must mention All-American Soap Box Derby to obtain
special rate. Team discount includes rooms with two
queen beds.
• Akron’s Newest All Suite Hotel
• 80 large suites with full kitchens including refrigerator, microwave, stove and dishwasher
• Managers Social - Monday - Wednesday evening
• Indoor Swimming Pool
• Complimentary hot breakfast each morning
• Outdoor Sport Court
• Lobby Bar
• Complimentary Wireless Internet
• Closest Hotel to Derby Downs
The Baymont Inn & Suites
130 Montrose West Ave.
Copley, OH 44321
Phone: (330) 666-5050
Rates: King - $109.99; Double Queen - $125.99.
Four person maximum occupancy.
Booking Process: Please call the hotel directly and ask
for the AASBD rate.
• Free continental breakfast
• Fitness and Business Center
• Great variety of restaurants and shopping within
one mile walking distance.
• Newly renovated and spacious guest rooms with
microwave and refrigerator.
• Hot/Cold Continental Breakfast Included
• Conveniently located near numerous family
friendly restaurants and attractions
• Newly renovated sleeping rooms with 37” flat
screen T.V.’s and micro-fridges
• 9 ft. deep outdoor heated swimming pool
• On Site Fitness Facility
• Game room
• Free Wireless Internet
• Same Day Laundry/Dry Cleaning Service
• Complimentary parking
• Call NOW while rooms held for the event. Last
group rate available until June 15.
Contact Sales Manager Atwar Garcha for team reservations at 330-644-7126 ext. 284 or email: sales@
qualityinnakron.com
Car Signage, Lettering & Decoration
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Specific areas of the shell are restricted as to the signage, lettering and decoration permitted. See
Photos # 13.1 Top and Side Views
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No signage, lettering and/or decoration may cover any screw attachments or body openings.
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Section A: All-American Soap Box Derby Number*
- This decal is only necessary to be put in place at the All-American Soap Box Derby World
Championship. *Note All-American Soap Box Derby Car Numbers will be given during Car Delivery to
Topside
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Section B: Title/National Sponsor(s)*
- This decal (or these decals) must be put in place for all Local Races, Rally Races and for the
All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship.
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Section C: Local Race City Organization OR Rally Region
- This section is approximately thirty (30) inches wide and limited by the height of the shell.
- At the All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship, this section must include the participant’s
Local Race City Organization OR the Rally Region that the participant is representing. Lettering must
be a minimum of 1-1/2” in height.
- Optional signage, lettering and decoration in this section may include the car’s sponsor and/or the
participant’s name.
*Decals provided by the International Soap Box Derby, Inc. or your Local Race City Organization
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Car Delivery Schedule
The 2016 car delivery schedule for the 79th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby will be as follows. The
times listed below are when cars can be dropped off.
Monday, June 27 - Saturday, July 2 – Champ Car Arrival In Akron, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday, July 3 – Last Date for Champ Car Arrival In Akron, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Please note that all cars must arrive to the All-American Soap Box Derby in Akron, Ohio with only four (4)
screws attaching the body to the floorboard. Remaining body mounting screws are to be in a baggie taped to
the car’s floorboard.
Shipping Crate Instructions
If you are planning to ship your Champions cars in crates to the All-American Soap Box Derby, please review
the following information. The following information is mandatory:
1. The crate must consist of a minimum of 1/2” plywood or particle board mounted to a 2” x 4” frame. Do not
use cardboard.
2. The crate must have a minimum of 3” high spacers on the bottom of the crate so that it may be easily
moved with a tow motor.
3. Crates will be stored outdoors for up to three weeks. Please ensure that proper building and painting
materials are used for weather resistance in outdoor conditions.
4. The lid of the crate must be painted with the following shipping address:
All-American Soap Box Derby
1000 George Washington Blvd.
Akron, OH 44312
5. Attach the lid with drywall screws. Do not use nails or glue.
6. The Champion’s AASBD World Championship Car Number, Local Race City Organization, and state or province must appear on all four (4) sides of the crate.
Following the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship, the Local Race City Organization
is responsible for re-labeling the crate for return shipment as well as arranging transport within one (1) week
following the race. The FEAASBD is not responsible for return shipment.
What does VIP mean?
VIP status is determined by your inspection results. If your car inspection resulted in little to no errors then
your car is awarded VIP status. VIP cars are given a VIP sticker that will be placed on the car by an official.
Non-VIP status occurs when officials find several errors in your car which need corrected.
Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at approximately 5 p.m. all car inspection results (VIP or Non VIP with repairs
required) will be posted on the race-week website.
Pre-Parts Ordering & Pick-Up
Orders for parts and Soap Box Car kits can be made online at our store through July 8. Simply select customer
pickup on the store under shipping selections.
For all PRE-ORDER Pick-Ups during Race Week you will need to:
• Visit the Store located in the white building at Topside.
• Go to the check-in desk located in this building.
• At the check-in desk ask the volunteer to notify Jim that you would like to pick-up your PRE-ORDERED
purchases.
To make a NEW PURCHASE you will need to visit the information tent located behind the blue Hall of Fame
and Museum building at Topside. Once your order is place please go to the check-in desk located in the white
building at Topside. At the check-in desk ask the volunteer to notify Jim that you are picking up your order.
Store hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. and Monday, Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tools Permitted For Race-Week
Note: Alignment/Spindling services will NOT be provided this year by our volunteers.
Sunday and Monday
1. Saw Horses
2. Wrenches - sockets, torque
3. Battery powered and manual screw driver
4. Repair equipment
5. Triangulation tools
6. Alignment tools
Friday
1. Alignment tools
2. Cleaning and waxing supplies
Note: No lubricants and power tools other than the above mentioned are permitted. Also, tools must fit in a
milk size carton.
Box Seats
Box seats are located on the East and West sides of the track in front of the Grandstands. There are 37 Box
seats available. 8 Chairs are provided per box seat. Box Seats are sold on a first come first serve basis. Order
your Box Seats today through our on-line store at soapboxderby.org! Box Seat orders can be picked up at the
information tent located behind the blue Hall of Fame and Museum building at Topside.
Program Good Luck Messages
Wish your champ good luck in the official 2016 FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby race-day program.
Order your Good Luck Messages through our on-line store at soapboxderby.org. The deadline to order your
message is Friday, July 1 at 5 p.m. (ET).
Cedar Point Tickets
Cedar Point tickets can be purchased through our on-line store at soapboxderby.org. Cedar Point tickets can
be picked up at the information tent located behind the blue Hall of Fame and Museum building at Topside.
Tickets can also be purchased at the information tent throughout the week.
Alignment/Shell Reattachment Area
Due to space restrictions, racers will only be permitted to bring a 12 x 12 x 12 inch, or the equivalent (1,728
square inches), toolbox or container of tools with them into the alignment area. All of the tools must all be
able to fit into a standard sized milk crate (pictured below). The only exception is the alignment gauges similar
to the ones pictured below. Sawhorses will be permitted in the alignment area. No exceptions will be granted
so please plan accordingly.
Example alignment gauge
Example milk crate and two-wheel
dolly (pictured right).
Suggestions for badge trading, parades and exchanges
Champs from around the world will be trading their Champ Badges throughout Race Week and especially
during Rock The Rec & Badge Trading night (Monday night).
Badge Suggestions:
• Design & Printing: Local Community Print Shop or Online Companies
• Suggested Order: 100-600 Badges
• Format: Champ’s Photo, Name, Division, City/State or Country
*Champions should carry their Champ Badges with them all week in a small back pack or drawstring bag so
they have them available to trade.
During Monday’s Parade of Champions in downtown Akron, Champions may want to carry a banner or flag.
During Monday’s Welcoming Ceremony at Lock 3 in downtown Akron, Champions will be introduced and
escorted across the stage where they will throw trinkets to the crowd. Champions are responsible for supplying
his/her own bag of trinkets for this ceremony. Suggested throw out items: Frisbees, t-shirts, arm bands, beach
balls, water bottles. *No harmful items (badges, pencils, etc.), candy, or gum may be thrown.
During Monday night’s Rock the Rec & Badge Trading at The University of Akron Student Recreation and
Wellness Center, Champions may also want to bring different items to exchange with other Champions. These
items may include: hats, bubbles, beaded necklaces, stuffed animals, etc.
Additional Items You May Want To Bring to Akron
• Trackside Tents/Canopies: Please do not place or set-up tents/canopies on Derby Downs grounds before
noon on Sunday, July 10. Violations of the above will result in the removal of the tents/canopies. Also,
when setting up, please avoid the zoned off areas. The ISBD is not responsible for tents/canopies placed on
our grounds or for items left in them. *No overnight camping will be allowed at Derby Downs, parking lots
or the surrounding grassy area.
• Sunscreen, Camera, Cooler, Chairs
• Poster sign with Champ info and pen to hang on hotel room door for others to sign
• Car window washable markers to write “Good Luck”, Champ’s name, city, state.
Race-Week Information
Soap Box Derby Headquarters will be located in the Information Tent at Topside behind the blue Hall of Fame
and Museum building.
Phone: 330.733.8723
Office Hours: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Monday, Thursday, 8 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Race-week website: aasbd.soapboxderby.org
Topside Address: 1000 George Washington Blvd., Akron, OH 44312
Parking located behind Grandstands at Derby Downs off 789 Derby Downs, Akron, OH
Additional Important Addresses / Downtown Akron Map
Polsky Parking Deck: 275 South High Street, Akron, OH 44308
Canal Park Stadium: 300 South Main Street Akron, OH (Located behind Polsky Parking Deck)
Lock 3: 200 South Main Street, Akron, OH 44308
Lock 3
Canal Park
Polsky Parking
Deck
The Polsky Parking Deck, owned and operated by the University of Akron, can be accessed from South High
Street as well as South Broadway.
Sunday, July 10
Shell Re-Attachment, Kingpin Drop, Triangulation,
Photo Shoot, Optional Trial Runs, Etc.
Daily Schedule
Shell Reattachment/Optional Trial Runs, Etc.
for all Cars
8 a.m. - 5 p.m. at Derby Downs - Topside
(Champ headshot and car photo at top of track
will be taken during this time)
Orientation Meeting - First-Time Parents
6 p.m. at Derby Downs, Whitey Wahl Starting
Line Pavilion
• Race-Week Check In
Race-week check-in will take place at
Topside. All champs can pick up their
welcome bag Sunday from 8 a.m. - 5
p.m. or Monday from 8 - 11 a.m.
behind the blue Hall of Fame and
Museum building.
NOTE: No bags will be handed out at
the welcoming ceremony at Lock 3.
• Orientation Meeting
There will be an orientation meeting
for first-time parents at Derby Downs
beginning at 6 p.m. Derby staff and
volunteers will be on hand to answer
any questions. The meeting will be
held at the Whitey Wahl starting line
pavilion.
Monday, July 11
Parade, Opening Ceremonies/Rock The
Rec and Badge Trading Headline Day Two
Daily Schedule
Shell Reattachment/Repairs/Optional Trial Runs/Etc.
8 - 11 a.m. at Derby Downs - Topside
(Champ headshot and car photo at top of track will be
taken during this time)
Rally Meeting
10 - 11 a.m. at Lock 3
Parade of Champions
Staging begins at 11:30 a.m. in front of Canal Park
Noon - 12:30 p.m. at Downtown Akron - Main Street
Opening Ceremony
12:30 - 3:30 p.m. at Downtown Akron - Lock 3
Rock The Rec & Badge Trading (Champions Only)
6 - 9 p.m. at The University of Akron Student Recreation
and Wellness Center
• Canal Park Stadium, 300 S. Main St.,
Akron, OH 44308
THERE WILL BE NO CHECK-IN AT CANAL
PARK. ALL CHECK-IN AND CHAMP Bag
pick-up will take place at Topside at
Derby Downs.
• Parade of Champions
Join us for the Parade of Champions
down Akron’s Main Street. We recommend that your champ wear their shirt
that was provided at check-in. Feel
free to display a banner/flag from your
hometown.
• Opening Ceremony
Champions are encouraged to bring
their “throw-out” items to this funfilled family event. There will be food,
games, music and more.
• Rock The Rec and Badge Trading
Only Champions will have the exclusive
use of the Recreation Center. Champions can participate in swimming, basketball, soccer, volleyball, rock climbing
wall, kickball and other fun games. All
champions must have waiver forms
signed before entering the facility - The
University of Akron Student Recreation
and Wellness Center, 382 Carroll Street,
Akron, OH 44325
Tuesday, July 12
DQ Rally Challenge, SUBWAY®Challenge
and International Races
Daily Schedule
DQ Rally Challenge - Stock, Super Stock,
Masters
8 a.m. - Rally Masters
11 a.m. - Rally Stock
12:30 p.m. - Rally Super Stock
SUBWAY® Challenge - Masters
9:30 a.m. - Local Masters
International Races
1 p.m.
Ultimate Speed
2 - 6 p.m. - Practice
Cedar Point FUN Day
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Cedar Point
• Challenge/International Races
All racers should report to the
Topside entrance at their posted time.
Only champ and car handler are permitted in Topside. No tools are permitted at this time.
The Challenge races will be a three car
lane and wheel swap. Each race will
be run until a champion is crowned.
The top three finishers in each division
will receive their awards at Saturday
night's awards ceremony at EJ Thomas
Performing Arts Hall.
• Cedar Point
Tickets:
$47 (includes admission to park and Dinosaur’s Alive). Walk-up ticket price is
$69! Tickets can be purchased through
our on-line store as well as sold
throughout race week. One-day tickets
are good for any day, Tuesday through
Friday, during race-week.
Cedar Point,
1 Cedar Point Drive, Sandusky, OH 44870
Wednesday, July 13
SUBWAY® Challenge Highlights Day Four
Daily Schedule
SUBWAY® Challenge
8 a.m. - Local Super Stock
11 a.m. - Local Stock
Ultimate Speed
2 - 6 p.m - Practice
Cedar Point FUN Day
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Cedar Point
• Challenge Races
All racers should report to the
Topside entrance at their posted time.
Only champ and car handler are permitted in Topside. No tools are permitted at this time.
The Challenge races will be a three car
lane and wheel swap. Each race will be
run until a champion is crowned, The
top three finishers in each division will
receive their awards at Saturday night's
awards ceremony at the EJ Thomas
Performing Arts Hall.
Thursday, July 14
CALLING ALL PARENTS...IT’S YOUR TURN
Daily Schedule
Ultimate Speed - Ultimate Speed Xootr Wheel Race
8 a.m. - Noon at Derby Downs - Whitey Wahl Pavilion
Parents Race
1 - 2:30 p.m. at Derby Downs - Whitey Wahl Pavilion
Starting Line
Group Photo
2:30 p.m. at Derby Downs Grandstand
• Parents Race
Parents can be selected for the race by
having their raffle ticket pulled (tickets
are sold throughout race-week) or if
their champ’s car is randomly selected
for the kingpin drop. Raffle tickets are
$5.
• Group Photo
Champions must wear AASBD racing shirt
to be included in the photograph. No
spare shirts will be provided during this
event.
Topside Show
3 - 7 p.m. at Derby Downs - Topside
• Open Hill
Jump in a youth or adult Soap Box Derby
car and experience the “Thrill of the Hill.”
Cost - $20 per trip down the track at the
Whitey Wahl Starting Pavilion.
Open Hill
3 - 5 p.m.
• Topside Show
Enjoy the open house for car viewing,
games, mini car tracks & concessions!
Build And Battle Competition - Please see below
5 - 8 p.m. at Derby Downs - Topside
• PLEASE PARK IN THE LOWER PARKING
AREA OF DERBY DOWNS THIS DAY
Cedar Point FUN Day
10 a.m. - 10 p.m. at Cedar Point
Friday, July 15
SUPER KIDS RACE
Daily Schedule
Super Kids Race
8 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Derby Downs
Alignment/Wheel Selection/Weigh-In
For ALL RACERS at Topside
8 a.m. - Masters (Local and Rally)
9:30 a.m. - Super Stock (Local and Rally)
11:15 a.m. - Stock (Rally)
Noon - Stock (Local)
• Alingment/Wheel Selection/Weigh In
All racers are to report to Topside at
their assigned starting time.
• Quality Inn & Conference Center
2940 Chenoweth Rd., Akron, OH 44312
• Akron RubberDucks Game
Canal Park Stadium, 300 S. Main St.,
Akron, OH 44308
How to Order tickets:
Go To AkronRubberDucks.com or go to:
https://www.ticketreturn.com/prod2/
Buy.asp?EventID=159779#.VuhHufkrKM8
- Use Special Offer Code: soapboxderby
State of the Derby Update/Local & Rally
Directors Meeting
4 - 6 p.m. at Quality Inn & Conference Center
- Select quantity of tickets needed in
the Online Seat Hold Section, Click
Continue
Akron RubberDucks Game
7:05 p.m. at Canal Park
- Select Delivery Option (will is default,
print at home or mobile)
Cedar Point FUN Day
10 a.m. - Midnight at Cedar Point
- Complete Buying Process
- Click Reserve Tickets
- Click Proceed to Checkout
Saturday, July 16
RACE DAY
Daily Schedule
Champ/Car Handler Check-In
7 - 8 a.m. at Derby Downs
Opening Ceremonies
8:30 a.m. at Derby Downs
First Heat of the 79th FirstEnergy
All-American Soap Box Derby
9 a.m. at Derby Downs
Mayor’s Cup Race
1 p.m. (approximate) at Derby Downs
Final Heats of All-American Race
Immediately following Mayor’s Cup Race
at Derby Downs
Awards Ceremony
7 p.m. at EJ Thomas Performing Arts Hall
• Champ/Car Handler Check-In
At Whitey Wahl Pavilion
Local Masters - 7 a.m.
Local Super Stock - 7:15 a.m.
Local Stock - 7:30 a.m.
Rally Champs - 7:45 a.m.
• Parade Staging - 8 a.m. at Topside
• Opening Ceremonies - 8:30 a.m.
Parade of Champions & Past World
Champions, Color Guard, Marching Band,
City of Akron Mayor Dan Horrigan, Hall of
Fame Inductees, International Soap Box
Derby – Board of Directors, Singing of the
National Anthem.
• Finalists 2nd – 9th Photographs with
family members - immediately following
final heats at Topside.
• Presentation of the 78th FEAASBD World
Champions - 4:15 p.m. (approximate)
• Car pick-up and crating begins after final
heatsat Topside
• Awards Ceremony
EJ Thomas Hall, 198 Hill Street,
Akron, OH 44325
Sunday, July 17
CAR PICK UP AND CRATING
Daily Schedule
Car Pick-Up and Crating
All day at Derby Downs
• Car Pick-Up and Crating
Must have a photo ID that corresponds to
the name provided during the
registration process.
Photographer’s Display/Merchandise
7 a.m. - Noon at Derby Downs - Topside
Parts Store Open
8 a.m. - noon at Derby Downs - Topside
Please join us next year for the
80th running of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Champ Build and Battle Competition - Thursday, July 14, 5-8 p.m.
One champ from each of the Derby’s 13 regions will be selected during Monday’s opening ceremonies at Lock
3 to participate in the “Build and Battle” competition. Each champ selected will pick one other champ to help
them build a Vintage Soap Box Derby car. The champ selected will then race against the other 12 participants
to see who is crowned “Build and Battle” Champion. Trophies will be awarded to the top three finishers. The
“Build” will take place Thursday, July 14 from 5-7 p.m. during the Topside Show. The “Battle” will take place
from 7-8 p.m. All necessary tools will be provided.
Parent Build and Battle Competition - Thursday, July 14, 5-8 p.m.
(Only parents staying at a partner hotel are eligible. Please see hotel benefits for rules and regulations)
Three parents will be selected during Monday’s opening ceremonies at Lock 3 to participate in the “Parent Build and Battle” competition. Each parent selected will pick one other parent to help them build a Vintage Soap Box Derby car. The parent selected will then race against the other two participants to see who
is crowned “Parent Build and Battle” Champion. The “Build” will take place Thursday, July 14 from 5-7 p.m.
during the Topside Show. The “Battle” will take place from 7-8 p.m. All necessary tools will be provided. In
addition, the three parents selected will also get the honor of racing their Vintage Soap Box Derby cars in the
opening heat of the 79th running of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on July 16, 2016.
Race-Week Check In
Race-week check-in will take place at Topside. All champs can pick up their welcome bag Sunday from 8
a.m. - 5 p.m. or Monday from 8 - a.m. - 11 a.m. behind the blue Hall of Fame and Museum building.
T-Shirts
All champions MUST wear their provided All-American Champion T-shirts on the following days:
Monday through Thursday, July 11-14 and Saturday July 16. Please keep in mind that the shirts may NOT
be altered.
Champ Wheel Purchase
You have the opportunity to purchase your champs wheels that are used during Saturday’s race. If you
would like to purchase your wheels you can do that through our on-line store through July 8 at $101.17
plus tax. Beginning July 9 used champ wheels will only be available at the retail price of $115 plus tax.
If you choose to purchase them on Saturday, July 16 we cannot guarantee that you will receive YOUR
wheels.
Trackside Tents/Canopies
Please do not place or set-up tents/canopies on Derby Downs grounds before noon on Sunday, July 10.
Violations of the above will result in the removal of the tents/canopies. Also, when setting up, please
avoid the zoned off areas. The ISBD is not responsible for tents/canopies placed on our grounds or for
items left in them.
Camping
No overnight camping will be allowed at Derby Downs, parking lots or the surrounding grassy areas.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Welcoming Ceremony Throw out Items
As we celebrate our 79th, we are welcoming our 2016 Champions with a parade. The champs will gather
at Canal Park at 11:30 a.m. At noon all the champs, along with other parade units, will march from
Canal Park to Lock 3 in downtown Akron. Once in Lock 3, each champ will be introduced. The champions are then escorted across the stage one at a time and introduced. While the announcer is speaking,
the champions throw trinkets to the crowd. Items such as Frisbees, t-shirts and water bottles have been
used in the past. We ask that you DO NOT have them throw their badges, pencils or any other items that
could be harmful. Also, please do not bring gum or candy. Each champion should plan on supplying his
or her own bag of trinkets to be tossed during this ceremony.
Badge Trading
On Monday, July 11 the champions have the opportunity to attend a “Badge Trading” session where they
exchange badges and trinkets from their hometowns. We suggest bringing approximately 300-600
badges for trading. Families will ask the champions for their badge all week long. We want to make sure
that you are aware of this tradition so that your champions can take part in this event.
Champ Driver’s License
Champs driver’s license available for purchase daily at the Information Tent. The cost is $5. For Champs staying
at a Partner Hotel the license is FREE and can be redeemed at the office tent during office hours throughout
the week.
Champ Car Messages
Want to write and give a message for a Champ wishing him/her “good luck” in Saturday’s race?
If so, then blank message cards can be picked up, filled out, and given to the volunteers at either the
white or blue building entrance. These messages will then be placed in the Champs’ cars for them to
read on Saturday morning before the race. All messages are due by Friday at 5 p.m.
Race Week Photographer
ProEventPhoto is the official photographer for the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. ProEvent
Photo will take professional photos of your racer and get them to you as quickly as possible. Your job is
to have a great time with your family while you are here.
ProEventPhoto will have computer stations in their tent where you can view images shortly after your
racer’s heat (PLEASE NOTE THE TIME OF YOUR RACER’S HEAT). They will print pictures for you to take
home. And, they have many special photo products, described in the guide, that are unique to the
FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby. They can provide you with digital versions of the photos you
choose. At the Derby, there are many opportunities for you to take pictures as well.
This is a very special time for you and your racer. ProEvent Photo will do their best to help you have
great photo memories of the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby.
Website: http://proeventphoto.com/first-energy-all-american-soap-box-derby/
Champ banners (which can be hung on the fence in designated locations along Derby Track for Race Day
can also be ordered through ProEvent Photo. All orders must be placed by Thursday, July 14.
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Handicap Parking
During ALL RACES, (DQ and SUBWAY® Challenges, FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World
Championship, National Super Kids Classic, etc.) handicapped parking will be next to Lot A.
General Parking
During ALL RACES, (DQ and SUBWAY® Challenges, FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World
Championship, National Super Kids Classic, etc.) and Topside Show parking will be only in designated areas
along Derby Downs Drive (Lots A-C).
Race-Week Website
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