| Photos from
the 2008 Dunwoody Soapbox Derby |
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AJC Coverage |
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Sam Manzo continues his smooth ride in Dunwoody Saturday. Andy
Sharp/AJC |
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| Boys and girls ages 8 to 17 showed up for the event at First
Baptist Church and took a turn driving one of the engine-less race
cars which typically hit speeds of about 30 miles per hour.
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| Wesley Kaminski, 9, of Dunwoody gives a big smile as he is weighed
in prior to racing. The Dunwoody race is the second Soap Box event
in metro Atlanta this year. Marietta has successfully held an
official race for several years. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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| 9-year-old Caroline Guynn from Dunwoody looks ready to go down the
ramp that provides the momentum for the cars. This was her first
time at this event and she liked it a lot. The colorful helmet is
one she normally wears when riding her bike. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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10-year-old Alberto Gonzalez rides the course in one of the cars
while keeping his head low to watch the course ahead. The cars weigh
63 pounds, but weights can be added to a maximum of 200 pounds. The
added weight increases speed. The Dunwoody course is about 1,000
feet long. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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Aaron Hill, 10, from Blairsville, keeps his eye on the course
during a run. Aaron built this car with help from Mike Desparte,
who is Aaron's "Big Brother, " a part of the Big Brothers and
Big Sisters program. Aaron has competed in several spots around
the United States. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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83-year-old Lamar McDaniel relaxes Saturday near the car he raced in
1938 here in Atlanta. He still has the car in his basement. He won
first place in Atlanta that year in this Atlanta
Constitution-emblazoned car. The Constitution sponsored the race in
1938. McDaniel went on to compete in the nationals in Akron, Ohio
and won fifth place there. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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Race officials (left to right) Jared Hecox and Rob Swanson weigh
one of the cars, this one belonging to 10-year-old Aaron Hill of
Blairsville. Each car can weigh no more than 200 pounds, driver
included. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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Race officials (left to right) Jared Hecox and Rob Swanson weigh
one of the cars, this one belonging to 10-year-old Aaron Hill of
Blairsville. Each car can weigh no more than 200 pounds, driver
included. Andy Sharp/AJC |
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