soap box derby racing

Daddy and Micael working on his car
Michael carrying his car - it does not have any extra weights in it so he is able to carry it. With weights he is not able to move it.
Emily is ready to race.

One, two, three, go - and then they let them go!

Michael racing down the road.
Michael was very proud of his participation award.

On Saturday we had both kids participate in a soap box derby race. Michael was able to rent a car to try out racing. Doug had to really give the car an overhaul - as it was in pretty rough shape. He and Michael enjoyed working on it - Emily helped some too. Of course, at the end of the day it was difficult for Michael to leave the car there and not bring it home.



Both kids got a participation plaque. Neither placed in the 1st race - a double elimination race. Emily got 4th place in the 2nd race - a single elimination race. They both had run and earned some rally points.