AKRON, Ohio - More than 500 seniors took a ride down Akron's Derby Downs on Thursday during the 8th annual Soap Box Derby Senior Day.

Participants got to race adult Soap Box Derby cars at the sold-out event, which also included a health and a wellness fair presented by Cleveland Clinic Akron General.

Live entertainment and a catered luncheon rounded out the day's festivities.

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