Jeff Iula writes Soap Box Derby memoirs

Jeff Iula, who followed in the footsteps of his dad Ralph (former BJ promotions director), has written a book with Bill Ignizio about Jeff's tenure as All-American Soap Box Derby general manager.

"My Photographic Memory of the Soap Box Derby" will go on sale July 15 at the University of Akron bookstore. Jeff will host a presentation July 15 at the University of Akron’s Martin Center. Corbin Bersen’s derby movie, "25 Hill," will premiere in Akron July 9.

Four of the groomsmen at Jeff's wedding 21 years ago were derby world champs.

Jeff is a Cuyahoga Falls councilman.

Ralph died in 2006.

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