BIG Race Weekend is here

What: The 75th Anniversary running of the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby and the 20th Anniversary running of the Cincinnati Mini Grand Prix.
Cincinnati Soap Box Derby is a race for kids, ages 8 thru 17 years old, who built gravity powered race cars from kits and compete in Double-elimination races. Winner of each division goes to Akron for World Championships in July.
Cincinnati Mini Grand Prix is a corporate-themed go-cart race for adults. Teams of 5 people compete in a 1/3-mile temporary road course and compete in five heats of racing. Winners in two divisions get bragging rights fo the next year or more.

When: Derby Racing begins at 10 a.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. on Sunday. Mini Grand Prix races beginat 11 a.m. on Saturday.

.Where: West Third St. and Central Ave. Parking is available on Pete Rose Way -- accessed from Mehring Way.

.How much: Admission to event is free. Bring a cooler (no beer or alcohol please) or enjoy food from Pit 2 Plate BBQ serving food both days

Things to watch for:

• Super Kids race on Saturday. Special two-seater cars for kids with disabilaties and unable to drive by themselves.
• Adult Soap Box races on Sunday
• Awarding of Nuesole Trophy both afternoons
• Cincinnati Mayor’s Cup Derby race on Sunday

More info: call Event Director at 513-885-1373. He might be a tad busy on the weekend however.