Meet celebrity Corbin Bernsen and watch his Soap Box Derby movie, 25 Hill, for FREE!!!

Although the City of Fredericksburg has long held the tradition of the hosting the local Soap Box Derby down William St. hill, not many folks know that there is a national race association that supports the local derbies, the AASBD. Unfortunately, in 2009 the AASBD lost its major sponsor and was facing financial difficulties which ultimately might have meant the derby’s demise.

Enter celebrity Corbin Bernsen. Bernsen read about the financial difficulties the AASBD was having and decided he could do something about it to help. He wrote, produced, directed and starred in the upcoming movie, 25 Hill: a patriotic, heart thumping film about saving the Soap Box Derby.

And on November 5 he’s giving you the chance to help support the derby by attending a free movie screening right here in Fredericksburg at the Marquee Cinemas in Southpointe.  Bernsen will be on hand at the screening to speak about the film and will later appear at Wegmans to meet fans and sign autographs.

 “The derby is a wonderful tradition – the kind we have too few of these days, “ said Bernsen. “We want to celebrate the derby, to honor it and promote it, and we need the help of Fredericksburg to do it.”

Fredericksburg has long held the tradition of the largest race in the nation and we want all our fans to come out and show their support for the Soap Box Derby. Here’s how:

• Obtain tickets to the FREE movie screening by going to Wegmans on Carl D. Silver Parkway (Customer Service Counter) or register online at http://25hillfredericksburg.eventbrite.com/

• Show up at the Marquee Cinemas at 5800 Southpointe Blvd. in Fredericksburg at 10:30 a.m. Movie starts at 11 a.m.

• Show up at Wegmans between 2:30 -3:30 PM to meet Corbin Bernsen. He will be autographing 25 Hill DVD’s which will be available for purchase for $12.99

• Help support your local derby. Know anyone who owns a business and would be interested in helping sponsor the Rappahannock Soap Box Derby? Have them call (540) 372-1086 x 215 or visit www.fredericksburgderby.com

This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to get to attend a free movie screening and see Corbin Bernsen! Don’t miss out! Save the Dream, Save the tradition, save the derby!