FirstEnergyAll-American Soap Box Derby Countdown

DIRECTIONS

There is not a proper address for the track, but you can try West 45th Street & US6 or coordinates 41.489081, - 81.718787 on your GPS

FROM THE WEST: Approach Cleveland on I-90 and exit at West 44th Street / West 41st Street Exit. Pass West 44th and turn left on West 41st Street. Follow this through neighborhoods until you come to Franklin Avenue, turn left. (You will pass the infamous Franklin Castle – which is said to be haunted).  Take the next right on West 45th Street. Turn left on Detroit and turn right at the next intersection. This takes you to West 49th street, follow this onto a bridge (over Rt 2 - Shoreway) the entrance to the track is on the left – look for Derby Car statues. Do not get on Rt 2.

After entering the derby entrance, follow the road along until you see the topside pavilion, stay to the right to go to the parking areas.


FROM THE EAST: Approach Cleveland on I-90 follow signs to the Cleveland Memorial
Shoreway (Route 2 West) to the West 49th Street Exit. You will see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Brown's Football Stadium on your right by the lake. Stay on Rt 2 West to the West 49th Street exit. IMMEDIATELY as you exit, the track entrance will be directly ahead on the right (before the bridge) look for the Derby Car statues.

After entering the derby entrance, follow the road along until you see the topside pavilion, stay to the right to go to the parking areas.

FROM THE SOUTH: Take 71 or 77 north and as you approach Cleveland, head towards 90 East. As you proceed through Deadman’s curve (you will recognize it when you are there), stay to the right and exit to Rt 2 West. (Also called the West Shoreway). You will see the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and the Brown's Football Stadium on your right by the lake. Stay on Rt 2 West to the West 49th Street exit. IMMEDIATELY as you exit, the track entrance will be directly ahead on the right (before the bridge) look for the Derby Car statues.

After entering the derby entrance, follow the road along until you see the topside pavilion, stay to the right to go to the parking areas.