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NEOSTEM August Meeting: All-American Soapbox Derby
Join us at the All-American Soapbox Derby's headquarters and world championships race track for our August meeting!
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789 Derby Downs Dr 789 Derby Downs Drive Akron, OH 44306
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About this event
- 1 hour 30 minutes
- Mobile eTicket
Did you know soapbox derby racers have been around since the turn of the 20th century? True story. In fact, soapbox racers were featured in the 1914 Charlie Chaplain short Kid Auto Races at Venice. Throughout the 1950s and 60s, as many as 70,000 people gathered to watch the event. Today, the event draws thousands of people and hundreds of racers from all over the world.
And it’s right here in Akron.
Join us at 4:00 p.m. on August 1 at Derby Downs in Akron for our monthly ecosystem meeting. We’ll be treated to a tour of the 953.9-foot racetrack and surrounding grounds and, for the bravehearted, a chance to race an official All-American Soapbox Derby car! We’ll also have a bite to eat and good conversation. We'll see you there!
