Pre-Race Week and Race Week Schedule 2025
The World Championships are almost here!
The 2025 Race Week schedule is just about complete. We’re still filling in some events, but most of the information you need to plan your trip can be found below. This information can also be found in the Race Week Info booklet, found in several places on the site.
All events take place at Derby Downs unless otherwise noted.
Times, dates and events are subject to change.
Car Delivery
The dates and times listed below are when cars must be dropped off for inspections:
BY CRATE:
June 30, July 1-3 from 4-9 p.m.
– All cars being shipped have to be delivered to 1000 George Washington Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44312
IN PERSON:
July 5-10 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.*
July 12 from 9 a.m. to noon
– All cars being dropped off in person should be delivered to 1000 George Washington Blvd., Akron, Ohio 44312
*We are encouraging in-person drop-offs as early as possible, preferably on Sat. July 5 and Sun., July 6.
Please note that all cars must arrive at Derby Downs with only four (4) screws attaching the body to the floorboard. The remaining body mounting screws are to be placed in a baggie and taped to the car’s floorboard.