Akron Soap Box Derby

AKRON INDOOR RALLY December 21 & 22, 2024
2024-12-21 07:00 - 2024-12-22 18:30 UTC | Summit County Fairgrounds, Arena Complex, 229 East Howe Rd., Tallmadge, Oh 44278, 229 East Howe Ave., Tallmadge, Ohio, 44278
Indoor rally at Summit County Fair Grounds in the Arena. Rally is Dec. 21 & 22, 2024 Friday you can turn your car into the arena and set your pit up anytime from 10am till 9pm. Remember the track will be ran down the middle of the building. Friday you can come in the back man door and open the Garage door there to bring in your derby car for set up. Friday evening we will be setting up the starting ramps starting around 5pm. If you are able to help do this, we will appreciate it. Earn a discount in your racing fee if you can help Fri evening or Sunday after the rally to take them down. WE REALLY NEED HELP AT THESE 2 TIMES.
Summit County Fairgrounds, Arena Complex, 229 East Howe Road, Tallmadge, Ohio 44278. This building is in the center of the Fairgrounds.
There will be 2 races each day: A double and a single each day. $100.00 for all 4 races or 3 or less races will be $35.00 each.
Registration will be from 7am till 8am each morning. They do not open the doors before 7am Sat and Sunday morning. Then go to the scales.
There will be a Toy Drive Donation for Christmas presents for Children in the Summit County Children Services. Please if you can, bring a new unwrapped present for a child. This date is to late to do Toys for Tots, so we decided to do the children that are in Children Services..
You may bring your own food for your own consumption, but there will be concessions open during the day ran by the Fair Grounds
For registration text or call Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200. Prefer text. .
Santa may even come and join us.

Akron Area Spring Rally
2025-04-26 07:00 - 2025-04-27 19:00 | Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306, 789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron, OH, 44306, United States
April 26 & April 27, 2025.
All-American track, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306
7am to 8am is registration each morning under the bridge. Then go to the scales. As soon as the heat sheets are done and cars are over the scales we will start the race.
Please pre-register by texting Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200 or e-mail to mom2jjs@aol.com. We want to make sure we have fields. Registration forms and payment can be made Saturday and Sunday morning, Please check in each morning.
We are having 2 races each day. A double and a single each day. The double race will be ran first.
You can set up your awnings on the black top down by the office Friday night or Saturday & Sunday for your pit area.
Also, this is the last weekend to order T- Shirts for the 50th Memorial Weekend Rally in Akron. contact Melanie Long at 330-983-3087 or on Akron Facebook page to order them. They need to be pre-ordered.
We will be having concessions..

Akron Area Memorial Day Weekend Rally
2025-05-24 07:00 - 2025-05-25 20:00 | Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306, 789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron, OH, 44306, United States
May 24 & 25 with a raindate of May 26, 2025 at Derby Downs.
One double each day.
We will be doing Pre-registration Friday May 23 from 6:30 till 8 pm at the track. You can turn in registration forms, get your car number and pay to save on waiting in long lines on Saturday morning. Saturday and Sunday you will just need to tell us you are there.
We will be pitting down in run out by where the rubber bowl use to be. Awnings, families, and your derby cars all be down there. You can drop your things off down there, but please move your automobile and trailer as quickly as you can. No automobiles or trailers will be allowed in that area because of space for other races once the rally starts.
Pre-registration is required. Text Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200 {texting is preferred) or e-mail at mom2jjs@aol.com. Limited numbers. 32 Stock, 32 Superstock, and 32 Masters. Not to go over 96 cars. If you register and have to withdraw for any reason please let Vickie Beck know so we can let others in the rally. Text Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200 or e-mail at mom2jjs@aol.com. Sign in both mornings is from 7am till 8am. under the finish line bridge. You can e-mail your registrations to mom2jjs@aol.com ahead of time, if you would like to do so. Fees will be collected that morning.
We are taking orders for T shirts. This the 50th Memorial weekend rally. Orders must be pre-ordered by April 26 & 27 rally. See Melanie Long at 330-983-3087. Also, can be done on the Akron Facebook page.
Fees. will be $35 for each day. $70 for both days.
On Sunday there will be a fun competition for the dads. They can wear a wacky derby outfit for the day to be judged.
We will be having concessions.

Akron Area Local Race
2025-06-07 09:00 - 18:00 | Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306, 789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron, OH, 44306, United States
Akron Area Local Sat. June 7 with a rain date of Sun. June 8, 2025
Inspection and Impoundment will be Wednesday June 4, 2025 starting at 5:30 till 7:30. You must be in line by 7:30. Thursday, June 5 is for those who can not make it Wednesday. Inspections will be held in the blue barn at topside. There will be 2 trial run days that are not decided yet. Saturday June 7 racers need to be down at the bridge at 9am to get their t shirts and to check in. The board of directors need to be there at 8am to get everything set up. We will take a group picture, then racers will go up to topside to prepare for race. Racers will be given lunch. There will be no pits for families on the black top by the office. That is where the derby cars will be impounded between heats. You can set up canopies in front of the bleachers or on up the hill.
You will need to fill out a registration packet ahead of time. If you have not received a packet by the 1st of May or have questions please call or text Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200..
The registration fee is $50.00.
Banquet will be June 24. Racers go free. Prizes and awards will be given then.
The winner of each division will represent Akron Area at the All American Soap Box Derby race on July 19.

AKRON FALL RALLY SEPTEMBER 13 & 14, 2025, ALL AMERICAN HILL
2025-09-13 - 2025-09-14 | Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306, 789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron, OH, 44306, United States
AKRON AREA LOCAL FALL RALLY
September 13 & 14, 2025 at the All American Hill. Registration starts at 7 am and ends at 8 am. by the finish line bridge. Pits will be on black top and in front of bleachers. Please text Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200 include racer names, what division, and days you are planning on attending.
Cost” 4 races for $100 or 3 or less races are $30 each.
Concessions are not yet confirmed.

AKRON LOCAL FALL RALLY OCTOBER 4 & 5
2025-10-04 - 2025-10-05 | Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306, 789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron, OH, 44306, United States
AKRON AREA FALL RALLY
October 4 & 5, 2025
At the All American Hill
Registration will start at 7am and close at 8am. Cost is 4 races for $100 and 3 or less $30. Pits will be on the black top by the office or in front of the grand stands. For registration please text Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200 with Division, racer names and which day.
Concessions will be there..

AKRON INDOOR WINTER RALLY
2026-01-31 07:00 - 2026-02-01 18:00 | Summit County Fairgrounds, Arena Complex, 229 East Howe Rd., Tallmadge, Oh 44278, 229 East Howe Ave., Tallmadge, Ohio, 44278
Akron Indoor Winter Rally / Super Bowl Derby Style
Saturday, January 31 and February 1, 2026 This is the weekend before Superbowl
At Summit County Fair Grounds, Arena Complex, 229 East Howe Rd., Tallmadge, Ohio 44278
Registration: Text Vickie Beck at 330-388-8200 with racer name, division, and what days
We will have all 3 divisions. 2-4-2 progressive, Registration is from 7 till 8 each morning.
4 races for $100 and 3 or less races $30 each.
Wear your favorite teams t-shirt. Decorate your pit in your favorite team colors. Have tailgates in your pit area.
There is a concession stand, but you can bring in food for your own family.

AKRONS 1ST SPRING OUTDOOR RALLY APRIL 18 and 19, 2026
2026-04-18 07:00 - 2026-04-19 18:00 | Derby Downs, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Ohio 44306, 789 Derby Downs Dr., Akron, OH, 44306, United States
AprIL 18 & 19, 2026.
At All American Hill, 789 Derby Downs, Akron, Oh 44306
Registration will start at 7am and end at 8am each day. Please text Vickie Beck 330-388-8200 for registration
4 races. Double and Single both days. 2-4-2 progressive.
4 races for $100 and 3 and under races $30 each.
Concessions unknown at this time.
