Abigail Mills of West Lafayette was the 2019 Masters champion at the All-American Soap Box Derby championships. File photo

Press Release

AKRON, OHIO – Pandemic restrictions led to the cancellation of the Soap Box Derby racing season last year for the first time since World War II. With most of those restrictions now lifted, racing is “Back on Track” as more than 260  boys and girls ages 7 through 20 will travel to Akron, Ohio to represent their home communities in the 83rd FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby on Saturday, July 24.

Contestants from throughout the United States will compete in their gravity-powered cars for share of $36,000 in college scholarships.

Race activities kick off at Derby Downs here on Tuesday July 20 for pre-race activities leading up to the world championships on Saturday.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS (All activities at Derby Downs)

Tuesday, July 20
8 a.m – 4 p.m. Racer check-in, trial runs and photographs J

Wednesday, July 21 and Thursday, July 22
7 a.m.-3 p.m.: Preliminary races

Friday, July 23
8 a.m.-2 p.m.:  Weigh-ins, car alignment

Saturday, July 20
8:00 am-4 pm: 83rd FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby
3 p.m.:  Awards Ceremony

LOCATION
Derby Downs
1000 George Washington Boulevard
Akron, Ohio 44312

Along George Washington Boulevard, just north of Rt. 224 in the southeast area of Akron; adjacent to Akron Fulton International Airport.

Fans can watch a livestream of Race Day events on July 24: aasbd.soapboxderby.org