Race Week Schedule

Get the full schedule here for the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships.

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

All events take place at Derby Downs unless otherwise noted.
Download Handbook

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