Race Week Schedule 2025

The 2025 ISBD World Championships are here!

Below is the official 2025 World Championships Pre-Race and Race Week Schedule. This and more information can be found in the Race Week Info booklet, found below and in several other places on the site. Be sure and read the booklet and download so you have it on hand when you need it!

All events take place at Derby Downs unless otherwise noted.

Times, dates and events are subject to change. 

 

Race Week Info
World Champs in Parade

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.

 

INSPECTIONS

– Inspections begin July 9
– For Friday’s inspections, all cars must be at Derby Downs by 10:30 a.m.

Race Week Schedule 2025

All events take place at Derby Downs unless otherwise noted.

Times, dates and events are subject to change. 

The below schedule includes important dates and times for racers and their teams. There are many more details, rules, tips and best practices that you also need to know. And it’s best to read them as you prepare for your trip. We strongly advise reading through the below Race Week Info booklet as well as the information that can be found on the home page. 

Race Week Info
Sat., july 12
3 – 5 p.m. at the ISBD offices at
789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron 44306
  • Champ Bag pick-up (Optional)
  • Walk the track and Derby Downs grounds
  • Ask questions – staff and volunteers will be on hand
SuN., july 13
8 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Topside, Derby Downs
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Parts Store open
  • Check-in, Shell Re-attachment, Kingpin Drop, Triangulation, Photo Shoot and Trial Run
  • Check-in times were assigned during online registration. 
  • Please see pages 13-15 of the Race Week Info booklet for more details about everything happening on Sunday. If you have any questions, email raceprograms@soapboxderby.org.
Mon., July 14
8 a.m.-5 p.m. – Parts Store Open
  • Badge trading, Opening Ceremonies, Family Picnic, Movie Night
  • We are currently working on finalizing all of the activities for Monday!
Tues., July 15
Rally Challenge Day
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Parts Story Open
  • 7:30 a.m. Rally Stock
  • 10 a.m. Rally Masters
  • 12:30 p.m. Rally Super Stock
  • Evening Event – Swimming at the Jewish Community Center in West Akron – more information to come!
Wed., July 16
Local Challenge Day
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Parts Store Open
  • 7:30 a.m. Local Masters
  • 9:30 a.m. Local Super Stock
  • 12:30 p.m. Local Stock
Thurs., july 17
All-Star and Legacy Race Day
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Parts Store Open
  • 8 – 9 a.m.  All-Star Alignment
  • 9:30 a.m.  All-Star Race
  • 12:30 p.m.  Legacy Check-In 
  • 1 p.m. Legacy Race
  • 4-6 p.m. Topside Show
Fri., July 18
World Championship Race Alignment, Wheel Selection, Weigh-In
Super Kids Parade and Race
8 a.m.-5 p.m. Parts Store Open
  • 8 a.m. Local and Rally Masters
  • 9 a.m. Super Kids Parade; Race Immediately Following
    Cheer on the Super Kids! 
  • 9:30 a.m. Local and Rally Super Stock
  • 11:15 a.m. Rally Stock
  • 12 p.m. (noon) Local Stock
  • Evening events – Champs’ choice (check your CHAMP bag for options)
Sat., July 19
World Championships
Race Day Schedule

 

  • 6:30 a.m.  Gates Open; Shuttles running
  • 7 a.m.        Local Champs and car handlers check in at Topside at the scales
  • 7:20 a.m.   Rally Champs and car handlers check in at Topside at the
  • 7:45 a.m.   Line up for parade at Topside
  • 8 a.m.        Parade, National Anthem, Opening Ceremonies
  • 8:30 a.m. First Heat of the 86th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby
  • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pizza for Champs behind the Blue Building
  • Car Check-out – Photo ID required
  • 7 p.m. Awards Ceremony at the Akron Civic Theatre in downtown Akron
Sun., july 20
8 a.m. – 12 p.m. (noon)
  • Car pick up (ID required) at Topside 
  • Car crating
  • Parts store open – 8 a.m.-12 p.m. – save on shipping costs!
  • Vendors will be available for last-minute purchases – photos and apparel