| Time | Activity |
|---|---|
| 9:00am | SuperKids racer check-in Co-pilot check-in Volunteer check-in |
| 9:15am | Individual pictures |
| 9:45am | Group picture |
| 10:00am | Parade |
| 10:30am | SuperKids racing begins |
| 11:00am | Fun run check-in |
| 11:00am | Lunch |
| Racing continues through final round |
WHAT TO EXPECT
Our race is a soap box derby style race. Cars are not motorized, relying completely on gravity and hand/manual breaks. Cars race downhill, reaching speeds up to 35 miles an hour. This sounds scary to adults, but kids love it, rarely do we have racers that are afraid to try. Once they experience the thrill of the hill, they will want to come back and race again and again!
Ready to Race: Your child will be called when it’s their turn to race. Both your child and one designated adult should promptly head to the pavilion near the sidewalk, equipped with their helmet. Your child will be paired with a co-pilot who will operate the car and ensure your child’s safety. To ensure fairness, co-pilots are carefully matched with SuperKids to balance the combined weights between competitors as closely as possible. Our car handlers will select a suitable set of cars for each race to ensure a safe and comfortable race experience for your child. Please inform our staff if your child has any special needs for entering the car, such as additional support or a car hood that opens. Your child is guaranteed at least two races throughout the day, with winners advancing to race additional times.
After a Race: Your child will be transported back to the pavilion following their race. It is important that you be there to meet your child when they exit the vehicle and provide any necessary assistance.
Racing Brackets: SuperKids uses a double elimination bracket format to determine racing matchups and ultimately crown the top 4 champions. In this format, racers engage in a tournament-style competition where they have two opportunities to stay in the running before facing elimination.
Winners: The top 4 finishers from the day are eligible to advance to the National SuperKids Race in July during the All American Soap Box Derby championship week at Derby Downs in Akron. If your child is a top 4 finisher, one of our Board members will be in touch to provide you with more information.
If you have been contacted by Greater Ohio Area SuperKids to volunteer as a co-pilot for this year’s race, we look forward to seeing you and thank you for your assistance! We have this day without you.
Please arrive by 9:00am to check in at the pavilion. Water and lunch will be provided at no charge to each co-pilot and one adult.
If you have not previously raced for us, be sure to attend practice day on May 13th.
Remember to bring your helmet and get ready to have some fun with our SuperKids!
Thank you for volunteering with Greater Ohio Area SuperKids!
Please check in no later than 9:00am at the pavilon where you will receive your volunteer t-shirt and assignment.
Water and lunch will be provided. Additional food will be available for purchase.
If you have any questions throughout the day, please see Laura, our volunteer coordinator or one of our other Board Members.
Thank you for your generous donation to Greater Ohio Area SuperKids. You are welcome to join us at our Race Day to be a part of the event that you are making possible.
We invite you to watch the smiles of the SuperKids as they race down the hill to remind you of the reason why your support means so much!
How to get there
Location: 789 Derby Downs Dr, Akron, OH 44306
Directions: Access Derby Downs from George Washington Blvd to Springfield Lake Boulevard. Turn right and proceed down Derby Downs Blvd. Parking is located behid the bleachers.
Parking: roceed up the hill to the starting line pavillion on foot. If you need to drop off passengers requiring special assistance getting, PLEASE: drive slowly up to pavilion parking area, drop off passengers, and then return to park at the lower parking area.