Beautiful weather heralded a day full of fun competition at Ruff Park Saturday, as kids raced down the hill at the Kiwanis Soap Box Derby.
Just over 30 local kids took part in the derby, all for a chance to go to the All-American National race in Akron, Ohio and organizer Annie Catron says it was a fun day with great participation, many of which were brand new racers.
She says the winners will get a week of racing in July, including the new Super Kids race winner, for a chance to become the reigning champ.
Catron says the venue change to Ruff Park has been beneficial in numerous ways, and they intend to keep the race there until they have a permanent venue of their own.
There are four racing division in the local Soap Box Derby—Super Kids, Stock, Super Stock and Master’s. The Super Kids race took place Friday evening, along with the traditional kick-off dinner.