All-American Local Soap Box Derby Race photo gallery

Kevin Winnicki readies for his ride down the Circle Avenue overpass during the All-American Local Soap Box Derby Race sponsored by the Forest Park Kiwanis Club and the village on June 4. | William Camargo/Staff Photographer

The leader of the race speeds down the track. | William Camargo/Staff Photographer

First races of the Soap Box Derby were delayed but not fully stopped, as members of the Chicago Metro Derby team prepare to begin. | William Camargo/Staff Photographer

Mike Smith takes an early lead in his race. | William Camargo/Staff Photographer

Christina Jefferson flashes a smile at her opponent just before takeoff. | William Camargo/Staff Photographer

William Camargo/Staff Photographer

Drivers line up on the Circle Avenue overpass in preparation for their descent to the bottom during the Local Soap Box Derby Race sponsored by the Forest Park Kiwanis Club and the village on June 4. Light rain delayed the start of the event, but didn’t stop the races from taking place.