City of Clearlake to host second annual Soap Box Derby Race Sept. 11
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. — On Saturday, Sept. 11, the city of Clearlake will hold the second annual Soap Box Derby Race on Dam Road Extension.
City officials said the event will go on despite the recently contained Cache fire.
“I am beyond excited and proud to announce our Second Annual Soap Box Derby,” said City Manager Alan Flora. “This year’s event will honor first responder lives lost on Sept. 11, 2001. There will be fun for all ages and levels of derby expertise. Make it a day of fun and watch the final Summer Concert that evening in Austin Park. We look forward to a great summer finale.”
This race will again have three age divisions. “The Littles” division are ages 7-12, “Turbo Teens” division are ages 13-17 and the adult division racers are 18 years and over.
This event will also feature local vendors.
The day will start at 7:30 a.m. with race inspection, the national anthem by Lower Lake High School Show Choir. Races for the “Littles” division will begin at 10 a.m. Winners will receive a trophy, bragging rights and in a nod to the infamous Indianapolis 500 tradition, a ceremonial drink of milk.
The city of Clearlake would also like to thank those who participated in the Soap Box Workshop and made it possible for seven young racers to build their vehicles. A very special thanks to Martin Snyder and Elvis Cook of the Clearlake Police Department for preparing all the vehicle parts and spending their day helping the racers build their vehicles.
There are still spots available for racers, vendors and sponsors.
For more information regarding registration of becoming part of this exciting event, please contact Tina Viramontes at 707-994-.8201 x 131 or via email at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..