Media Release 65th Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby

Washington Soap Box Derby Celebrates Surge in Participation: over 7,000 area 
kids have raced in the D.C. Soapbox Derby (since 1938) !

WHAT: On June 17, an unprecedented number of unlicensed, underage drivers will 
race down Capitol Hill. The Washington Soap Box Derby, with the largest field 
in decades, will celebrate its 65th run on Saturday, June 17 beginning at 8:30 
a.m. More than 60 area racers between the ages of eight and 17 years of age, a 
50 percent increase over last year's field, will put their motorless machines 
to the test in one of America's most enduring summer pastimes.

The event features competition in all three All American Soap Box Derby race 
divisions: Stock, Super Stock and Masters.

Stock division is the entry-level division for children from 8 through 13 
years old who weigh up to 110lbs. The Stock car comes as a ready to assemble 
kit. It is the easiest car to build and can be assembled in a weekend. Paint 
is not permitted in the Stock division, only stickers are allowed. A "Stock" 
division racer with wheels and owner supplied weights costs approx. $600.

Super Stock division is the second level division for children from 10 through 
17 years old and weigh up to 150 lbs. The Super Stock car comes as a ready to 
assemble kit. This kit is a little harder to assemble than the Stock car. 
Painting the car to your design is allowed. A "Stock" division racer with 
wheels and owner supplied weights costs approx. $650, plus the cost of 
painting if desired.

Masters division is the highest level of Soap Box Derby Racing. It is for 
children from 10 through 17 years old and weigh up to 170 lbs.. The Masters 
kit includes molded fiberglass parts, running gear and a floorboard. It 
finishes out as a roomy lay back style car. The construction of a typical 
Masters car can take 1 to 2 months. It is a serious project for those wishing 
to learn skills in aerodynamics, auto bodywork, and simple mechanics. While 
the project is substantial, the rewards include the art of building a 
beautiful car and racing at the highest level of the sport.

The winners in each division will advance to the World Championship Soap Box 
Derby Race to be held July 22 in Akron, Ohio.

Admission to watch the event on June 17 is free. Refreshments and other 
activities are also planned for the day.

Inspection Day will be held on Sunday, June 11, from 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. at 
Little Falls Mall, 4701 Sangamore Rd., Bethesda, MD. All registered racers 
will present their cars for inspection and certification to race on June 17.

WHO: About 60+ racers, ages 8 to 17 competing in three divisions: Stock, Super 
Stock & Masters All American Soap Box Derby race Divisions

WHEN: Saturday, June 17 from 8:30 a.m. until 5:30 p.m.

WHERE: Constitution Avenue on Capitol Hill, between New Jersey and Louisiana 
Avenues

SPONSORS: Washington Area New Automobile Dealers Association (WANADA) 25th 
year! Case Design and Remodeling, Militec-1, Sheets Wholesale Inc, Levis 
Signature Brand, Signs-by-Tomorrow,

Web sites Greater Washington D.C. Soap Box Derby http://www.dcsoapboxderby.org 
All American Soap Box Derby http://aasbd.org