Akron: Hundreds race into town for Soap Box Derby

12:44 AM, Jul 22, 2012   |    comments
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AKRON -- The hill every Soap Box Derby racer dreams of reaching -- the big one in Akron.

The 75th All-American Soap Box Derby brought hundreds of competitors and their families from around the world on Saturday, July 21, all to spin their wheels down Akron's championship track.

Photos: 75th All-American Soap Box Derby

Prior to the main races, there was a special celebrity race featuring Akron Mayor Don Plusquellic and actor/director Corbin Bernsen, who has become connected to the Derby by making his movie -- "25 Hill" -- about the traditional gravity race.

Photos: Looking back - '25 Hill' premieres at Akron Civic 

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