Get on Our Soap Box!

Issue 4 - Dec 2012

The International Soap Box Derby is introducing new merchandise and discounting some of whats already in stock, just in time for the holidays. Go to www. soapboxracing.com to stock up on gifts. Or find something to treat yourself! Item numbers are included for easy searching on the online store. Sale prices last until January 4, 2013. Apparel is currently available in a limited holiday supply. The last day for shipping in 2012 is December 21. Shipping will resume January 2, 2013. All Soap Box Derby car kits are 5% off. Stock: white (STW01), red (STR01), blue (STB01); Super Stock: white (SSW01); blue (SSB01); Masters (SC01) New gold wheels are 10% off. (set of 4, P02-G) Discounted 75th Race Week items: White mugs: were $5, now $4 (SOV87) Red tumblers: were $8, now $6 (SOV88)

International Soap Box Derby

ISBD Introduces New Merchandise and Sale Items in time for the Holidays

Lapel pin; Static window cling

Red Tumbler; White Mug

Champion t-shirts with names of all 75th Race Week champs on the back; Limited sizes; Only available while supplies last (blue: SOV93B; white: SOV93W; red: SOV93R)

Other items from the 75th Race Week are in limited supply. These items include: Patches: 75th Race Week logo (SOV90); FirstEnergy AllAmerican Soap Box Derby logo (#SOV91) 75th Race Week logo lapel pin (SOV89) 75th Race Week logo static window cling (SOV92)

Large FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derby logo decals are available again. They are now fade-resistant! The decals are 16 x 14, perfect for sticking on a Soap Box Derby trailer. (SOV03)
(see Derby apparel on page 2)

Blue Stock kit; Gold Z-Glas Wheels

Patches

New apparel includes: Ball cap in red, white or black with AASBD logo and adjustable velcro strap (APP06)

Moisture wicking short sleeve (APP01) and long sleeve (APP02) t-shirts in red, white and blue (see large photo to the right) Moisture wicking polo in red, white and blue( Mens: APP05M; Womens APP05W)

Find the Holiday flyer on our website, www. aasbd.org, for more details.

Poly-cotton polos: Mens available in charcoal grey, royal blue and white (APP04M); Womens available in teal, red and pink (APP04W)

Quarter-zip sweatshirts: Mens available in navy, heather grey and black (APP03M); Womens available in white and red (APP03W)

Two New Members added to AASBD Board of Directors

The FirstEnergy All-American Soap Box Derbys Board of Directors approved the addition of two new members, Phillip Kane and Kevin Thomas. Kane and Thomas are volunteering their time to join the Boards efforts to oversee the Derby. Kane is the Vice President of Commercial Tire at Goodyear Tire & Rubber Companys North American Tire division. He has worked at Goodyear since 2004, first as Senior Director for Channel Sales and then as President and COO of Wingfoot Commercial Tire Systems, LLC. Kane has a Bachelor of Arts in Business, Economics and English from Muskingum College, as well as an M.B.A. with a concentration in Marketing from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Thomas is the Vice President of Operations at AAA Akron Auto Club. He began working at AAA in 1981. He holds various leadership roles within the national AAA association and at the state and local levels to establish priority issues related to Automotive, Traffic and Child Passenger Safety, Driver Education, Public Affairs and Legislative Issues, and to assist in their strategic implementation. Thomas attended The University of Akron, studying history and education. He is a lifelong resident of Akron and is very involved in the community. Current board members include William J. Ginter, Chairman; Richard Merolla, Vice Chairman; Danielle Kimmell, Treasurer; Jack Engelke, Secretary; Robert Cohen; Leonard Foster; Todd Guilliam; William Lowery; Carla Sibley; Steve Strah; Michele Tomer; Robert Troyer; and Tom Welsh.

At its annual meeting, the International Soap Box Derbys National Control Board (NCB) elected eight officers for the upcoming racing season. The following is a list of those who have been appointed or reappointed to the board.

NCB ELECTS NEW OFFICERS

Paul Bates, Culpeper, VA Larry Gallimore, Akron, OH Al Gallo, Sandy Hook, CT Roy Hartz, Cuyahoga Falls, OH Charlie McCormick, Charleston, WV Mike Rushing, Jackson, MO The FirstEnergy All Dale Russell, Barberton, OH Del Waldron, Roanoke, VA American Soap Box Derby

Want to Become an AASBD Partner?

is always looking for new partners. If you or your company would like to discuss partnering with the AASBD, please contact Bobby Dinkins, Director of Marketing at (330)733-8723 ext. 34 or bobby@aasbd. org.

Gravity Racing Challenge Broadens Students Education at Ohio School

In 2011, Tallmadge City Schools Superintendent Jeff Ferguson issued a challenge to middle school Technology and Engineering Education teacher Justin Christopher to engage his students by applying what they have learned to real-world experiences. Christopher saw the Gravity Racing Challenge (GRC) - the International Soap Box Derbys educational outreach program - as a perfect opportunity to meet this businesses. We have a finite budget that doesnt always allow challenge. for expansion in clubs and these The curriculum within the Derbys kinds of programs, said Kearns. incredible community education program perfectly The aligned to the STEM (Science, sponsorship allowed us to be Technology, Engineering and able to do this. The Soap Box Mathematics) courses taught at Derby program at the school Tallmadge Middle School. My was free to the students. students learn about design processes, engineering and how Christopher said its his goal to use tools, said Christopher. to get kids excited about the classes, Theyre now applying what technology-focused theyve been learning in class to because they prepare children for the jobs of the future. The big the Soap Box Derby. thing for me is if you look at all the Christopher, with the help of jobs available right now, theyre Music Technology teacher Larry all technical and engineering Davis and Math and Science related jobs, said Christopher. teacher Audrey Cunert, set out The more we can get our kids to form an all boys team and an invested in competitions like the all girls team for the GRC event All-American Soap Box Derby, in May. The teams were formed the better were preparing our with support of middle school kids for 21st century jobs that Principal Robert Kearns and need 21st century skills. great financial support from local

While the Gravity Racing Challenge does culminate in a race, the racing is only one small part of the overall competition. Students compete in seven different categories, including the design and development of a banner, a t-shirt, a Soap Box Derby promotion poster, a car theme, an infomercial, and an essay. Davis noted how the program also requires students to use a variety of skills beyond the obvious technical aspects. One of the skills is being able to work together as a team. Thats whats really cool about this whole program, he said. We always talk about the importance of cooperative learning, and this really gets the kids working together. Christopher said he hopes to expand the program over time at Tallmadge to include teams at the elementary and high schools. It is the goal of the Tallmadge City Schools to have a streamlined K-12 STEM curriculum, and the Gravity Racing Challenge is a perfect platform on which to build part of this curriculum, he said.

Update on Local Race Cities

The year 2012 may be coming to a close, but the current racing year is just getting started. Before we know it, the 76th World Championship Race Week will be here. Almost half of the Rally races have been run. Racers have been racking up points! Once spring arrives, Local races will be running all over the world. contact headquarters with any question, comment or concern. In fact, we want feedback and suggestions from all the race cities concerning last years races and experiences with the ISBD. office. For information on RARs and license fees, or to update your contact information, please contact: Lynne Collier, Race Programs Coordinator: lynne@aasbd.org, (330)733-8723 ext 10 Rachel Whinnery, Communications Specialist: rachel@aasbd.org, (330)7338723 ext 20 For information on becoming a new race city or starting the Discount Card, or to give feedback on past events and experiences, please contact: Adam Bozic, Events Manager: adam@aasbd.org, (330)7338723 ext 13 Morgan Garner, Assistant Events Manager: morgan@ aasbd.org, (330)733-8723 ext 24

If you are a race director, please make sure we have your most up-to-date contact info. If you or Local Race Directors need to your co-director are new, please be sending in their Race Area fill out a resume form and attach Request (RAR) forms and a photo ID. license fee payments now. A late fee will be added to the invoices Materials such as Race Area of race cities who do not have Request forms and resume both their RAR and payment in forms can be found on the by January 1, 2013. AASBD website at www.aasbd. org. Look under the tab Events For organizations thinking about - Local Race Program - Local starting a race city in their area, Race Director Info. please contact International Soap Box Derby (ISBD) Finally, dont forget about the headquarters. We can answer AASBD Discount Card program any questions you may have and that can be started in your race make the process a little easier. city. It can help offset license fees and even racers fees. For Any current race city can more information, contact our

Mini Soap Box Derby Cars are Now Available!

At the 2012 FirstEnergy AllAmerican Soap Box Derby Race Week, all of the champions were given miniature Soap Box Derby cars. The Stock racers were given mini Stock cars. Super Stock racers were given mini Super Stock cars. And, of course, the Masters racers were given mini Masters cars. The champs loved them! After decorating the minis to look like their full-size cars, the champs competed against each other at the Topside Show. The minis were then in high demand. However, the Derby was not selling them... Until now. All three divisions of cars are available for purchase. Each kit Super Stock cars are MINI02; contains all the parts needed mini Masters cars are MINI03. to build a miniature Soap Box Derby car. For only $15.00, racers can recreate their car at a 1/13 scale. Or, for kids who arent old enough to race yet, they can practice gravity racing a little early. And, for those who raced long ago, the cars can help relive the glory days. The Soap Box Derby car minis can be found on the AASBDs online store at www. soapboxracing.com. They can be easily found by searching for the item number. Mini stock cars are item number MINI01; mini

In 2012, Ultimate Speed Challenge results were slowed due to the revised starting ramps and a resurfaced track. The fastest times were set from lane one in the first round, as the new track surface softened and slowed with rising temperatures throughout the day. Laura Overmyer of CSSN Racing, with crew chief Mark Estes, posted a winning time of 26.655 seconds.

2012 Ultimate Speed Competition: Race Day in Review

Laura had returned to the race after a two year absence. Her winning time, while well ahead of second place, was 0.070 seconds slower than the track record set in 2011. The 2012 win is the third consecutive win for CSSN Racing, and the fourth in a row for wheel expert Duane Delaney, a pair of unprecedented accomplishments. Kristi Murphy, of Zero Error Racing, with crew chief Pat Murphy, set a time of 26.769 seconds on her way to second place. Pats new car also received the 2012 Innovation Award. Jamie Berndt, also of Zero Error, with crew chief Derek Fitzgerald, returned to the race after a years absence. She finished in third place with a time of 26.827 seconds. Allison Bates, driving for Tuna Murphy, finished with a time of

26.879 seconds from lane 3 in round 1 to place fourth in the competition.

Top 3 Record Holders for Fastest Times 1st - Sheri Lazowski, 26.585 seconds in 2011 2nd - Jim Overmyer, 26.632 seconds in 2011 3rd - Laura Overmyer, 26.655 seconds in 2012

Its trivia time! Take your best guess at the following questions and check your answers on page 7. Good luck! 1. Where was the first international champion from? 2. In what year did the World Champions begin receiving a Championship ring? 3. How many times did actor Jimmy Stewart visit the AASBD? 4. In what year did the Rally Program begin? 5. When was the ISBD Headquarters building built at Derby Downs? 6. In what year did the Derby crown its first two-time World Champ?

Derby Downs Detective

Upcoming Races
Rally Races: December 29 & 30 Sanford, FL January 19 & 20, 2013 Chicago, IL (Indoor) Sanford, FL (1/19 only) > No Local Races are being held this month. > For updates, please check the AASBD website (www.aasbd.org) or with your race director.

Region 12 The following is a list of the top 10 racers in the country for each 183 points: Logan Maves, Region 5 racing division. 182 points: Alex Terry, Region 12 *Standings as of Dec 7, 2012 *Includes all races through 180 points: Alexis Willard, Region 6; Makenzie Smith, November 18, 2012; however, Region 8 this does not include Culpeper, VA (10/27-28); La Mesa, CA 179 points: Haley Aull, Region 6 (11/3-4); or Washington, DC 178 points: Natalie Burkert, Region 8 (11/3-4). STOCK 192 points: Stephanie Getz, Region 6 188 points: Brooke Wells, Region 11 185 points: Joshua Ostrander, Region 5 183 points: Seth Rand, Region 10 179 points: Christian Viering, Region 6 176 points: Henry Paul, Region 5 175 points: Isaac J. Parker, Region 7; Justin Roe, Region 8 174 points: Evan Maves, Region 5; Kathryn Lindsey, Region 7; Isaiah Jones, Region 12 SUPER STOCK 188 points: Rosina Nero, Region 8; Hannah Moore, Region 12 184 points: Abigail Waldron, Region 8; Jordan Pruden, MASTERS 185 points: Matthew Miszewski, Region 5 184 points: Nick Hubbell, Region 6 183 points: Grace Iglehart, Region 5 182 points: Dana Kellogg, Region 10 180 points: Teal Borden, Region 10 179 points: Blair Terry, Region 12 177 points: Alex Seither, Region 6 176 points: Joshua Cummings, Region 12; Brooke Turner, Region 9; Melanie Kohout, Region 5

Rally Point Standings

Happenings @ Headquarters

Derby Downs is the perfect place to hold a company picnic, school event and more. Let us know what event we can plan for you! Contact Adam Bozic, Events Manager, at (330)733-8723 ext. 13 adam@aasbd.org

Derby Downs Detective - Trivia Answers

1. South Africa in 1936 2. 1949 3. Six times 4. It began in 1986. 5. 1992 6. In 1994. Danielle DelFerraro won the Kit Car Championship in 1993. She then won the Masters Local Championship in 1994. In 1996, she won the Masters Rally World Championship. 7

Soap Box Derby Crossword Puzzle

(answers on page 10)

Happy Holidays * from the * International Soap Box Derby

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Soap Box Derby Crossword Puzzle Answers

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Across: 4 - Super Stock 6 - Rally 8 - Sportsmanship 10 - Derby Downs 11 - Champion 13 - Masters 18 - Gravity 19 - Engineering 21 - New Zealand 22 - Ultimate Speed 23 - AASBD 24 - Race Week

Down: 1 - Sponsor 2 - Gravity Racing Challenge 3 - Local 5 - Friendship 7 - Stock 9 - Starting Line 12 - Akron 14 - Soap Box 15 - Shell 16 - Mentors 17 - Director 20 - Z-Glas (includes the hyphen)

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