The Cleveland Soap Box Derby Track, we all drive by it on the Shoreway by Whiskey Island.
While the track seems pretty low key, imagine going a quarter mile in a red wagon, made of wood, at 30 mph or faster!
Now imagine doing that at the age of 7! Alissa Case, pull her Stock class car back to the pits.
Finn David, age 7 from Rocky River with his car.
Mom, and FC Tim Dunphy oversee Emma as she works on the LFD car between runs.
The paddock was filled with cars, some from as far away as California.
Emma ready and loaded for another run!
At the end of the run, she beats Victor VanRoy.
Then all the cars are driven back up the hill with drivers and crews.
Niko Janoco, in the Masters Class, You can race Soap Box Derby between the ages of 7 and 20.
Amy and Stephanie Getz.
They can back up the talk!
Most races decided by less than a half of a second!
Laura Smutny gets ready for a run.
Emma ready for another run!
Failed brakes!
One last run from Emma, she finished 7th overall in her class!
You can read the full story at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/read/2020/0 ... -box-derby
You can see all of the photos online at: http://lakewoodobserver.com/photoblogs/ ... derby-2020
Thanks to Lakewood Fire Department and Emma!
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