Race Info and resources
Your headquarters for important information before and during Race Week 2025.
Welcome
to akron!
The International Soap Box Derby® staff and volunteers welcome you to the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships in Akron, Ohio.
We hope that your experience during this event is truly both a rewarding and memorable one. Please remember that the ISBD staff and volunteers are available to assist at any time before and during the event.
Helpful
Race Information
This page is your guide to rules, regulations, how-tos and suggestions for first time and veteran champions, families, race teams, race directors and anyone else assisting with preparation and activities before and during Race Week. Find this and other important resources below. They can also be found in the downloadable Race Info PDF listed below.
We are adding more information all the time, so expect much more to show up here in the coming months. We’ll try to let you know when we make major updates.
Also, be sure to join our Derby Nation mailing list to get the most up-to-date information!
From the Guides
Important Highlights
Box Seats
Each Box includes four entry tickets and a reserved area for four seats (you can bring your own or we can provide folding chairs for you). These guarantee up-close, action views of the track and reserved chairs, but do not offer covering from the sun and or rain.
Champ Car Messages and Program Messages
Want to write and give a message to a Champ wishing them “good luck” in Saturday’s race? Visit the Office Tent during race week, to write and submit “good luck” messages for Champs! These messages will be placed in the Champs’ cars for them to read on Saturday morning before the race. All messages are due by Thursday at 7 p.m.
Badges, Hometown Items and Trading
On Monday, July 14, Champs have the opportunity to attend a “Badge Trading” session during opening ceremonies and throughout the week where champs exchange badges, pins, or any special items from their hometowns. We suggest bringing approximately 200 to 400 badges for trading. Families and volunteers will ask the Champs for their badges all week long. We want to make sure that you are aware of this tradition so that your Champs can take part.