Saturday’s 16th Annual Hopkinsville Kiwanis Soap Box Derby proved to be a success.
Race Director Annie Catron says the entire stock division this year was first time racers.
The Kiwanis Club is a global, non-profit organization that aims to improve the lives of children one community at a time. Catron says this event allows Kiwanis to apply their mission by teaching children workmanship skills along with the spirit of sportsmanship.
Madeline Warren won the Stock division, with Cardiae Turner coming in 2nd and Avery Grace taking 3rd.
In the Super Stock division, Alan Rader took the lead with Emma DeArmond winning 2nd and Corté Sharber in 3rd.
All winners will move on to the 84th All-American International Soap Box Derby Championship in Akron, Ohio. The championship lasts one week and allows children to meet other racers from throughout the country.
In 2018, Ashton Grace took home the 1st place trophy for the Local Super Stock Division in the world championship. This year’s championship will take place Saturday, July 23 at the world famous Derby Downs in Akron.
