Lapeer Rotary Soap Box Derby

Posted by Anthony Diodato 
 
Our Fifth annual Rotary Rollin' Derby was held during Lapeer Days on Sunday August 23 at 1pm. Since we had a great turn out for 2008, we limited the number of cars to 20. Always be sure to register early and secure a spot as many drivers return each year. We also sell 7 of the derby cars from the past 4 years if you don't have the resources to build them. Financing is available with favorable terms! All proceeds go to the Rotary Club of Lapeer to fund community projects (including the Soap Box Derby). If you have an interest in this, please contact us and check back periodically for more details. Here are the details so far...
 
Race Day: Sunday, August 23 1pm to 3pm The Hill on Nepessing Street next to Rotary Park Drivers are ~8 years or older (parent's discretion) Rotary Class: Weight of car and driver less than 200 pounds Length of car less than 78 inches 8 - 18 inch ball-bearing wheels Stock Class: Weight of car and driver less than 200 pounds Length of car less than 78 inches Official Soap Box Derby Z-Glas (or vintage) Wheels Super Stock Class: AASB Kit Cars (or equivalent) Weight of car and driver less than 230 pounds Length of car less than 84 inches Official Soap Box Derby Z-Glas Wheels Due to the unique nature of the hill on Nepessing Street (it is not very steep), offical Soap Box Derby Z-Glas Wheels should be used. Ball-bearing wheels 12 inches or larger in diameter can be used for the Rotary Class but will not be able to keep up with the other 2 classes. The Z-Glas wheels and car plans can be purchased online at the AASBD store and frequently appear on eBay. Sponsors: Beckwith's Body Shop B&B Hot Dog Byers Towing Cypress Computer Systems Fick's Market Hammertech Construction Jim McFall Collision & Frame Service K's Auto Lapeer Boxing Club