St. Bernard Soap Box Derby Rally
September 13, 2008

Aug 24, 2008, Cincinnati, Oh -- Rally racing returns to the Ohio side of Greater Cincinnati next month as the City of St. Bernard hosts it’s first Soap Box race in the 75-year history of the Derby.

A number of St. Bernard officials were ecstatic that a youth from their city, Sam Newberry, finished second in the Super Stock division of the local Cincinnati Derby in June and also captured the Rookie of the Year honors. They inquired to CSBD about having a race and when they found out it was possible, Councilman Don Tobergte started looking for a hill.

Tower Avenue was suggested and ultimately decided on as the hill for the September race. Click map below for directions.

local traffic for the entire day. Derby organizers expect the event to last until 6 p.m Saturday evening

Area youths, ages 8 through 17 years old, interested in racing are urged to purchase a kit and get it built for the race. There are two divisions: Stock for smaller kids, ages 8 to 13 and Super Stock for larger kids, ages 10 thru 17. A Masters Division will also be racing but that is for more experienced racers.

Kits can be purchased through the All American Soap Box Derby in Akron. Order online at www.aasbd.org. Kits and wheels typically arrive within 2 to 3 days after order, with ground shipping.

A construction clinic, scheduled for Saturday Sept. 6, has been cancelled.

Cost to enter is $35 per race per driver. Siblings of drivers can also enter for a reduced price of $30 per race. Download the PDF registration form at right and mail OR register online HERE and pay with credit card.

For more information, Contact the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby at 513-322-5135 or info@CincySBD.com

What: The Inaugural St. Bernard Soap Box Derby Rally
One day, two races.
Double-elimination in the morning; Single- elimination in the afternoon.

When: Sat. Sept. 13
Check-in: 7:30 a.m.
Driver’s mtg: 9:30 a.m
Racing @ 10 a.m.

Where: Tower Ave. in St. Bernard, between Jefferson and Ross.
Pit Area at bottom of hill between Cleveland and Ross. MAP

How much: FREE for spectators to watch. $35 per race for drivers entering. (Additional siblings entering same race, $30 each)
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Course: 890’ street circuit with a 50’ drop in elevation and a level runout. A callenging hill because of the many manhole covers and smooth but uneven pavement.
Course length and starting line location are subject to change up through start of race.

Trophies: Top finishers in each division will receive trophies. All pre-registered participants will receive a plaque to commemmorate this inaugural event.
(Trophies will be awarded to the top 8 finishers or 50% of the pre-registered field, whichever is less.)

More Info: Contact the Cincinnati Soap Box Derby at 513-322-5135 or info@CincySBD.com