Jefferson Soap Box Derby is Saturday at Lions Park
JEFFERSON The local Soap Box Derby is gearing up for its third race this year, according to Don Clampitt, derby Sponsor.
The race will be 9 a.m. to noon Saturday at Lion's Club Park.
"This is our second year," Clampitt said. "The kids that are involved are very dedicated."
From Lion's Club Park, racers will maneuver their All-American Soap Box Derby kit cars through Henderson Street and end at Polk Street, Clampitt said.
In all, 12 racers, ranging in age from 8 to 16, will participate, with two racers per car, Clampitt said. There will be 15 heats with two cars per heat.