Race Week Schedule
Get Ready, Get Set
Pre-Race Week
June 29, 2023
6:30pm EST: Virtual State of the Derby
RSVP at raceweek.soapboxderby.org to receive your link to join.
July 6, 2023
6:30pm EST: Virtual Race Week Overview and Orientation
First-time parents are encouraged to attend but all are welcome. Soap Box Derby staff and volunteers will be on hand to answer any questions.
RSVP at raceweek.soapboxderby.org to receive your link to join.
Go!
Race Week
Be sure to download the Race Week Handbook for complete details on the Race Week schedule, locations, general information and more.
Sunday, July 16
8am – 4pm: At Derby Downs, Topside. Check-In*, Shell Re-Attachment, Kingpin Drop, Triangulation, Photo Shoot, & Trial Run
*Check-In times assigned during online registration. Contact raceprograms@soapboxderby.org to find your check-in time.
Monday, July 17
12pm: Parade – Opening Ceremony immediately follows
6pm – 9pm: Rock the Rec & Badge Trading (Champs only)
Tuesday, July 18
7:30am: Local Masters
9:30am: Local Super Stock
12:30pm: Local Stock
Wednesday, July 19
7:30am: Rally Masters
9:30am: Rally Super Stock
12pm: Rally Stock
Thursday, July 20
8am: All-Star Alignment
9:30am: All-Star Races
1pm: Legacy Race
4pm – 7pm: Open House*
*New Open House Location: West Lawn – 789 Derby Downs Drive
Friday, July 21
8am: Local Masters
8am: Rally Masters
9:30am: Local Super Stock
9:30am: Rally Super Stock
11:15am: Rally Stock
12pm: Local Stock
Saturday, July 22
FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championship Race Day
6:30am: Gates Open – Derby Downs Lower Lot
7am: Local Champ/ Car Handler Check-In – Whitey Wahl Starting Line Pavilion
7:20am: Rally Champ/Car Handler Check in – Whitey Wahl Starting Line Pavilion
8am: Opening Ceremonies – Track
8:30am: First Heat of the 85th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby
1pm – 10pm: Parts Store
Post-Race
Car Pick-Up: Opens after the final heat of the day is complete until 10 pm. Photo ID required.
Awards Ceremony: 7pm at the Akron Civic Theatre
Sunday, July 23
8am – 12pm:
- Car-Pick-Up – Photo ID required
- Car Crating
- Parts Store
- Vendors – Enduro Photo & Custom Apparel