Race Week 2026

SATURDAY, July 11 – SatURDAY, July 18

*** Times subject to change

Saturday July 11

Early Champ Check-in (12PM – 4PM) @ Topside of Derby Downs

Akron RubberDucks Game (7PM) @ 7 17 Credit Union Park

Sunday July 12

Derby Downs 5k (7AM – 10AM) @ Derby Downs

989 Dash (8:45AM) @ Starting Line

Champ Check-in (9:30AM – 5PM) @ Topside of Derby Downs

Monday July 13

Welcome Party (3PM – 7PM) @ Jellystone Park Akron-Canton

Champions Group Photo (4PM) @ Jellystone Park Akron-Canton

Tuesday July 14

Rally Challenge (8AM – 3PM) @ Derby Downs

Hall of Fame Dinner (6PM – 9PM) @ TBD

Wednesday July 15

Local Challenge (8AM – 3PM) @ Derby Downs

Badge Trading & Champ Night Out @ TBD

State of the Derby (6:30PM) @ TBD

Thursday July 16

All-Star Race (8AM – 12PM) @ Derby Downs

Legacy Division Championship (12PM – 3PM) @ Derby Downs

Topside Show (4PM – 9PM) @ Topside of Derby Downs

Friday July 17

National SuperKids Classic (8AM – 4PM) @ Derby Downs

Race Alignment, Wheel Selection & Weigh-in (8AM – 3PM) @ Topside of Derby Downs

Vintage Car Show (TBD) @ St. Matthew’s Church

Saturday July 18

Champ Check-in (7AM) @ Topside of Derby Downs

Parade of Champions (8:30AM) @ Derby Downs

88th FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby (8AM – 4PM) @ Derby Downs

Awards Ceremony (7PM – 9PM) @ Akron Civic Theater

Sunday July 19

Car Pick-up (8AM – 12PM) @ Topside of Derby Downs