Soapbox Car Race set to go on June 1

Clarendon's third annual Soapbox Car Race will be held on Saturday, June 1. This is an event that promotes positive youth development, as well as family and community involvement. The family builds the car together and then will spend the race day together, either working as the "pit crew" for the racer or as spectators cheering from the sidelines. Each racer has procured a sponsor to help with the cost of the Derby-go Kit and registration fees. Many local businesses have shown their generosity by being car sponsors or event/product sponsors. Sponsors' names will be displayed on the cars, as well as on sponsor signs throughout the event.

Although many of the 67 racers this year are from the Clarendon/Holley area, there are numerous racers from Brockport, Spencerport, Churchville, Albion and other areas as well. The race is open to anyone who wants to participate. There are four youth divisions: Division I ages 8-10; Division II ages 11-16; Division III Heavyweight (ages 8-16 not eligible for Div. I or II); Division III Handicapped (ages 8-16 physically impaired). This is the first year with an Adult Division (ages over 16 years). Friday prior to the race, racers dressed in their race gear will bring their cars to the official weigh-in where their cars will be checked in and impounded. Photos of the racers, their cars and sponsor signs will be taken and will be on display at the race. Race day will involve trial runs for each car and a double elimination race - Race to win, Race to place.

There will be food and refreshments available at the race provided by local scout and school groups.

Trial runs are 9 a.m., the race begins at 11 a.m. Raindate is June 8. Follow the signs to the race hill on South Manning Road (off Route 31A between Route 237 and Route 98). The "Pit Area" will be near Mansfield Road and the "Finish Line" near Brown Schoolhouse Road.

For more information call 638-6371 ext. 100 or check out race info at the "unofficial" Town of Clarendon website: www.geocities.com/clarendontown