From High Point to Derby Downs : Soap Box Racing in High Point, N.C.
Caption:
The first annual Soap Box Derby held in High Point took place in July 1951 and, as shown in this scrapbook, it was popular among both participants and spectators.

Although there were guidelines for their construction, participants had a lot of freedom when it came to designing their cars.
Object ID:
2007.041.165
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