Race WEEK Info and resources
Your headquarters for important information before and during Race Week 2026.
Welcome
to akron!
The International Soap Box Derby® staff and volunteers welcome you to the FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby World Championships in Akron, Ohio.
We hope that your experience during this event is truly both a rewarding and memorable one. Please remember that the ISBD staff and volunteers are available to assist at any time before and during the event.
Helpful
Race Information
This page is your guide to rules, regulations, how-tos and suggestions for first time and veteran champions, families, race teams, race directors and anyone else assisting with preparation and activities before and during Race Week. Find this and other important resources below. They can also be found in the downloadable Race Info PDF listed below.
See below for our Race Week Info Packet for the 88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby!
All-Star Race Qualification Rules and General Rules
Car Drop Off Dates
July 4 – July 8 Topside 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
July 9 Topside 9:00 AM – 7:00 PM
July 10 Office Lot 9:00 AM – NOON
Merch Tent Schedule
| Saturday July 11 | 9:00 AM – NOON |
| Sunday July 12 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Monday July 13 | OFF |
| Tuesday July 14 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Wednesday July 15 | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM |
| Thursday July 16 | Noon – 8:00 PM |
| Friday July 17 | 9:00 AM – Noon |
| Saturday July 18 | 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM |
| Sunday July 19 | 8:00 AM – NOON |
From the Guides
Important Highlights
Good Luck Messages
Want to write and give a message to a Champ wishing them “good luck” in Saturday’s race? These messages will be placed in the Champs’ cars for them to read on Saturday morning before the race. All messages are due by Thursday, July 16 at 5pm
Badges, Hometown Items and Trading
On Wednesday, July 15, Champs have the opportunity to attend a “Badge Trading” session during “Rock the J” and throughout the week where champs exchange badges, pins, or any special items from their hometowns. We suggest bringing approximately 200 to 400 badges for trading. Families and volunteers will ask the Champs for their badges all week long. Please make sure that you are aware of this tradition so that your Champs can take part.