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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20260516T080000
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SUMMARY:May 16 & 17\, 2026 Chicago Spring Rally
DESCRIPTION:Chicago May 16 & 17\, 2026 Spring Rally \nDivisions: Stock\, Super Stock\, Masters \nPreregistration: Chicago will be reducing race fees for their May 16 & 17 race to $60 to the 1st 20 non Chicago Local racers who register for all 4 races.\nTo qualify racers must:\n1. Submit their $60 registration payment in no later than Tuesday May 12. Registration form can be filled out on race day.\na. Payment can be sent electronically via Venmo or Zelle or by check\nb. Check can be made out to GCSBD and mailed to 1530 Fairway Circle Geneva\, IL. 60134\nc. Mailed payments must be postmarked by Tuesday May 12\n2. Compete in all 4 races at the May 16 & 17 race\n3. The current or past racer has not raced in a Greater Chicago Local race at our Naperville track\nOtherwise race fees are $30 per race if racing in all 4 races\, or $120 for the weekend\, otherwise $35 per race\, which can be paid the day of the race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing. Please let us know you are coming so we can plan accordingly\, call or text 630-841-8832\nGroupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name. \nIn the event the race is canceled refunds will be issued. \nRegistration: Race Fee: $30 per race if racing all 4 races\, or $120 for the weekend\, otherwise $35 per race. Make check payable to GCSBD. No cash please. New first time racers from the Chicago Local racing area cost is $10 per race for their 1st 12 months of racing. \nNew to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car\, new 1st time Chicago racer fee is $10 for each race\, we run 2 races each day. Not ready to start racing right away\, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like. \nRegistration the day of the race\, please let us know you are coming so wee can plan accordingly\, call or text 630-841-8832 \nWe accept checks made out to GCSBD or electronic payment via Venmo – Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby or Zelle\, search for LesleeSennholtz@yahoo.com NO CASH PLEASE \nRequest for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds must be sent via email. \nLocation of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville\, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race” \nRace day app. Chicago is the only race city with a website to track your racing times.\nClick to follow the race from your device. Race day App \nRacers: Race day schedule \n7:30am Scales and Registration open\n8:15am Registration closes and heat pairings will be drawn at the registration table. \nPlease be present at that time if you want to see the pairings being drawn.\n8:30am Drivers meeting and racing to begin at 9am\nTimes subject to change.\nSpectators:\nRacing starts around 9am. We are generally finished racing around 3pm. No charge for spectators.\nYou’re welcome to bring a lawn chair as there is no seating. There will be a porta potty on site and often we have a concession stand during lunchtime. When you enter the intersection of Diehl and Frontenac Road you will see the road closed signs. Just ease past the barricades and let someone know you are there to watch the race and they will direct you where to park.\nIf you have kids that are at least seven years old they are welcome to take a test run down the track in one of our cars. Just let someone know you’re interested in doing that. \nFeel free to call or text 630-841-8832 if you have additional questions.
URL:https://greaterchicago.soapboxderby.org/event/may-16-17-2026-chicago-spring-rally/
LOCATION:Naperville track\, 1695 Frontenac Road\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Other,Rally Race
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby":MAILTO:Greaterchicago@soapboxderby.org
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260606
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SUMMARY:Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby All American Local race\, June 6\, 2026
DESCRIPTION:Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby All American Local race\, June 6\, 2026 \nBoys and girls between the ages of 7 and 20 will be competing in gravity powered soap box derby cars. Chicago will feature the 3 core divisions\, Stock\, Superstock\, and Masters. Winner in each division will qualify to compete in Akron\, Ohio at the World Championship race. \nNew to soap box derby racing? Let us know you are coming and your child can use 1 of our cars to race for the day or the weekend. There is no charge to use the car. Not ready to start racing right away\, stop by and take a test run to see what soap box derby racing is like. Contact us if you would like to borrow a car for the day and compete with other kids for a trophy. \nGroupon coupons are only for new first time Chicago Local racers that do not have a rally ID assigned to their name. \nLocation of Track: We are racing on Frontenac Road and Diehl Road in Naperville\, IL. Or use Google Maps and search for “Chicago soap box derby rally race“ \nTo register contact Stan Iglehart Race Director at 630-841-8832 \nRequest for refunds must be submitted before the end of the race weekend or the 1st Tuesday of the following month. Request for refunds can be sent via email.. \nView live race day results from your device here \nRace day schedule \n6:30 Volunteers and car handlers arrive for track set up\n8:00 Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby racers arrive\nfor inspection\, weigh in\, practice runs\, driver and group photo\n8:45 Drivers meeting and opening announcements\n9:00 GCSBD racers begin racing\n2:00 Top four race off 1st– 4th places all divisions\n3:00 Conclusion of Chicago local race\n4:00 Awards ceremony Location to be announced
URL:https://greaterchicago.soapboxderby.org/event/greater-chicago-soap-box-derby-all-american-local-race-june-6-2026/
LOCATION:Naperville track\, 1695 Frontenac Road\, Naperville\, IL\, 60563\, United States
CATEGORIES:Local Race,Other
ORGANIZER;CN="Greater Chicago Soap Box Derby":MAILTO:Greaterchicago@soapboxderby.org
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