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Soap Box Derby futures in doubt in Ohio
The All-American Soap Box Derby faces uncertain sponsorship with GM ending 35 years of backing. George W. Brittain notes a potential sponsor could guarantee a quality event while declining to confirm a 1974 Akron Derby. The 1973 race faced a finish with James Gronen disqualified due to a gravity powered car issue at the starting line.
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George W. Brittain
Akron: Area
Chevrolet
General Motors ‘Corp
Chamber of Mé
James Gronen