AKRON, Ohio (AP Nov 23, 2012) – Organizers of the All-American Soap Box Derby in northeast Ohio say the youth racing organization is expected to
have a profit of roughly $35,000 for the year that ended in
September, once paperwork is finalized.
     President Joe Mazur says  the organization’s struggling financial
picture is looking better.
     Organizers have been working to rebuild the organization’s
popularity and its financial footing since 2010, when its economic
troubles led to a fundraising campaign that helped it clear
$152,000. The derby lost $111,000 the following year as donations
decreased.
     Mazur took over in mid-2011 and is aiming to expand the number
of race cities from the existing 123 to more than 200 in five
years. He’s also increased focus on education and expanded
memorabilia sales opportunities.