Who:  For all boys and girls ages 8 to 17 (8 as of race day; no older than 17 before August 1st)

What:  Soap Box Derby Race, 2 Divisions to include Stock and Super Stock

When:  Saturday, June 7th, 2008, est. start time is 9 am.

Where:  North 18th Street - Between Hollister Whitney & Quintron Way

Why:  To offer youth a chance to experience the thrill of a soap box derby and contribute to the mission of the Quincy Breakfast Optimist Club, a not-for-profit service organization. 

One winner from each division (Stock and Super Stock) will get to partake in a week long of fun and exciting events in Akron, Ohio where they will ultimately compete in the All American Soap Box Derby.

There will be several car clinics available for you to visit, ask questions about building a racer and see a display of a racer for assistance.  The construction clinics will offer you a wealth of assistance as you have a lot of fun building your racer!

Some of the major objectives for the committee and racers include:  Having fun and being safe.  To ensure and uphold the utmost level of fairness and fun in the derby race, we will constantly monitor race vehicles to ensure adherence to the rules as given by the All American Soap Box Derby.  Race officials will continue to strongly monitor and evaluate each racer prior to and throughout each heat to ensure the wheel assembly and the wheels' existence are in compliance with the AASBD rules.  The above mentioned conditions and intentions are all subject to transform based on the number of race participants we receive.

With regards to safety, please pay very close attention to and assemble your car in accordance with your respective design's specifications.  This is for the racer's safety.  Also, any racer not within specification runs the risk of forfeiting their opportunity to compete in Akron, OH should they win in our local race. 

This year's registration fee is $50.  The registration fee funds will go directly to support the cost of our local derby event.