Monrovia's
first Soap Box Classic attracted over 150 entries in several divisions,
from Kiddie to No-Holds-Barred. The only thing the vehicles all had in
common was that they were gravity-driven.
A sleek model attracts admirers
On the left, the car sponsored by the Monrovia Chamber of Commerce
"Pit Row"
Two competitors in the "under 10" category head for
the ramp
A young mechanic applies WD-40 to his car's axles
Two competitors at the top of the ramp
Cody Duncan, a fifth grader at Wildrose School, prepares to pilot
a racing bear built by his father, Chris Duncan.
Racers prepare to roll
Bearing down on the finish line!
Checkered flags at the finish line
