Ultimate
Speed Division
The
Ultimate Speed Division is an All-American Soap Box Derby sanctioned
racing format developed to preserve the tradition of innovation,
creativity, and craftsmanship in the design of a gravity powered
racing vehicle while generating intrigue, excitement, and engaging
the audience at the annual All-American Soap Box Derby competition.
The
goal of the event is to attract creative entries designed to reach
speeds never before attainable on the historic Akron hill. The competition
will consist of three timed runs (one run in each lane), down Akron’s
989’ hill. The car and team that achieve the fastest single
run will be declared the winner.
The spirit of the
rules will be to ensure the following:
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The event must
be safe for contestants and spectators.
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The cars must
be able to be launched from the existing Akron starting gates and
trip the timing lights.
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The cars must
not damage the asphalt surface of the track or the run-out area.
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The cars will
be limited to gravity power only and will include no propelling
or driving assisting devices of any kind.
A few Ultimate Speed racers from the 71st AASBD
