Association Board Meetings are held at 7 p.m. on the second Wednesday of each month.  We meet at Sam and Louie’s, 24th and Cummings, Omaha.  All OASBDA members are encouraged to attend. 

Events Schedule

All rallies are held on Saturday and Sunday, unless stated otherwise.  All Omaha rallies are double elimination, two/four-wheel swap races to the top eight places, unless stated differently.  Pits open at 6 a.m.  Be on site by 7 a.m.  Registration is from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m.  Brackets are pulled at 8 a.m.  Parent/Driver meeting is at 8:15 a.m.  Racing starts at 8:30 a.m.  Concession stand serves breakfast, lunch, and snacks.  First-time racers should bring a photocopy of their birth certificate to include with the registration. 

> Omaha Area Soap Box Derby registrations due for last year’s participants—Sat., March 15, 2008.  For more information, contact Jerry VanWaart (phone: 712-347-9702). 

> World of Wheels Auto Show, Qwest Center Omaha.  Omaha Area Soap Box Derby will have soapbox cars on display — Fri.—Sun., March 28-30, 2008.  Contact Jerry VanWaart (phone: 712-347-9702). for more information. 

> Hull, IA National Derby Rallies (NDR) — Sat., April 12, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Two double elimination races Sat. only.  For details, contact Jackie Vande Griend (phone:  712-439-1615).  

 

> Omaha Area SBD Alignment Clinic and Practice Day — Sat., Apr. 19, 2008.  At the track.  10 a.m.—2 p.m.  Clinic at noon.  See the April newsletter for more info. 

> Omaha Area SBD Removal of Guard Rail for Track Re-surfacing — Sat., Apr. 19, 2008.  At the track.  2 p.m.  Lots of help, tools and shovels are needed.  See the April newsletter for details. 

Omaha Area Soap Box Derby Association

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Calendar

> Des Moines All-American (AA) Rally — April 26-27, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Double and single on Sat., double on Sun. 

> Kansas City, MO AA Rally — May 3-4, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  For more info, visit

 

> Ogallala, NE AA Rally — May 10-11, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Double and single on Sat., double on Sun.  For details, visit

> Sioux City AA Rally — May 17-18, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  For details, contact Rick Atkinson at 712-251-9885. 

> Omaha AA Rally — May 24-25, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Double and single both days. Contact Jerry VanWaart (phone: 712-347-9702) for details.  Complete                  one                                  per racer per rally and bring to the race.  Please make a copy for your records if you want one.  See the May 2008 newsletter for important details. 

> Des Moines NDR Rally — May 31-June 1, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  For details, visit

 

> Omaha Mandatory Inspections for Local Championship Race — Sat., June 14, 2008.  At the track.  10 a.m.—2 p.m.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Please call your Derby Uncle if you have questions. 

> Omaha Last Chance Inspections for Local Championship Race — Wed., June 18, 2008.  At the track.  6 p.m.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Practice runs, scales, alignments and board meeting.  Please call your Derby Uncle if you have questions. 

> Omaha Track Set Up for Local Championship Race — Thurs.-Fri., June 19-20, 2008.  At the track.  Time TBD.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Scales, alignments, practice runs and track set up.  Please call your Derby Uncle if you have questions. 

> Omaha AA Local Championship Race — Sat., June 21, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Winners qualify for the                                                                                                    in Akron, OH.  See the association newsletter for details about the Local.  Complete one registration form per racer and bring to the Local.  Please make a copy for yourself if you want one.  Pits open at 6:30 a.m.  Racers must be on site by 7 a.m.  Drivers check in and receive official race day t-shirt (must be worn).  Group photo and parent/driver meeting at 7:30 a.m.  Brackets pulled at 8:10 a.m.  Driver parade at 8:30 a.m. followed by VIP races, National Anthem and first heat. 

> Omaha AA Local Consolation Race (Championship rain out, if necessary), Awards Ceremony, Swimming and Pizza — Sun., June 22, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Pits open at 7 a.m.  Racers must be on site and checked in by 7:30 a.m.  Brackets pulled at 7:30 a.m. followed by race.  Estimate finish between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m.  Swimming, pizza and awards ceremony to follow (more information will be given on Sat., June 21). 

> Hull, IA NDR Rally — Sat., June 28, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Sat. only.  For details, contact Jackie Vande Griend (phone:  712-439-1615).  

 

> Sioux City NDR Rally — Sun., June 29, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Sun. only.  For more info, contact Rick Atkinson at 712-251-9885. 

> Omaha Board Meeting and load Champs’ cars for Akron, OH — Thurs., July 3, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters Local and Rally Champs.  6 p.m. at the track. 

> Ogallala NDR Shoot Out (Regional Qualifier) — Fri.—Sat., July 4-5, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  For details, visit

>                                                                                                     — July 21-26, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters Local and Rally Champs.  Championship Race on Sat., July 21, 2007. 

>                                                      — July 27-Aug. 1, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters. 

> Ogallala AA Rally — Aug. 16-17, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Double and single on Sat., double on Sun.  To learn more, visit

> Des Moines AA Rally — Aug. 30-31, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Double and single on Sat., double on Sun.  For more info, visit

> Kansas City, MO NDR Rally — Sept. 6-7, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  To learn more, visit

> Omaha NDR Rally — Sept. 13-14, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Contact Jerry VanWaart (phone: 712-347-9702) for details.  Complete one                      per racer per rally and bring to the race.  Please make a copy for your records if you want one. 

> Sioux City NDR Rally — Sept. 20-21, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  For more info, contact Rick Atkinson at 712-251-9885. 

> Des Moines NDR Rally — Sept. 27-28, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  To learn more, visit

 

> Ogallala AA Rally — Oct. 4-5, 2008.  Stock, Super Stock and Masters.  Double and single on Sat., double on Sun.  To learn more, visit

> Omaha AA Monster Rally — Oct. 11-12, 2008.  Double and single on Sat., double on Sun.  More info to follow.  Contact Candy Plog (phone: 402-491-4127 or 402-707-7762) for details.