tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post114808496042801152..comments2023-06-13T09:44:18.188-05:00Comments on Ramblings: Indian Valley Soap Box Derby Practice RunsTim Ricehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01305530681191503858noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148326418271292642006-05-22T14:33:00.000-05:002006-05-22T14:33:00.000-05:00Hi, ginnie. That may be one place where kids learn...Hi, ginnie. That may be one place where kids learn the thrill of speed. But I bet they learn it many other places, too, like on their bicycles or rollerskating and the like. And it is neat that it goes right by where I live.Tim Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305530681191503858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148304026712269632006-05-22T08:20:00.000-05:002006-05-22T08:20:00.000-05:00Aha, so that's where kids learn how to speed :) W...Aha, so that's where kids learn how to speed :) What a great memory for them. And for YOU, watching them go by your window.Ginnie Harthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14014434422568561157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148253742526608192006-05-21T18:22:00.000-05:002006-05-21T18:22:00.000-05:00Hi, trailady. I think it would be fun, too, just t...Hi, trailady. I think it would be fun, too, just the picking up of speed as one headed downhill.Tim Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305530681191503858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148247380057729502006-05-21T16:36:00.000-05:002006-05-21T16:36:00.000-05:00That looks SOOOO fun!!! I've made the small derby...That looks SOOOO fun!!! I've made the small derby cars, but never had one I could actually ride in.Trailadyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11170151179814687569noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148244491610575752006-05-21T15:48:00.000-05:002006-05-21T15:48:00.000-05:00Hi, san nakji. I think they mostly intended for ch...Hi, san nakji. I think they mostly intended for children. You might be rather cramped in one of them. However, since I think the children build them with the help of their local business sponsors, maybe you could build one of suitable size for yourself. :)<BR/><BR/>Hi, ava. Glad you enjoyed this post. And I hope they do bring back these races to your area.Tim Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305530681191503858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148219938764038402006-05-21T08:58:00.000-05:002006-05-21T08:58:00.000-05:00What fun!!! And the cars look great too.I saw a l...What fun!!! And the cars look great too.<BR/><BR/>I saw a local commercial saying they are going to bring the Soap Box Derby races back here again. <BR/><BR/>I think that's exciting.<BR/><BR/>AvaAvahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15593984604250490495noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148182405721278862006-05-20T22:33:00.000-05:002006-05-20T22:33:00.000-05:00I've always wanted to have a go of one of those th...I've always wanted to have a go of one of those things, we don't have them here though... :-(San Nakjihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08817117832993227739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148177278425168472006-05-20T21:07:00.000-05:002006-05-20T21:07:00.000-05:00Hi, sage. I enjoy watching them, too, and it's so ...Hi, sage. I enjoy watching them, too, and it's so convenient going right by my home. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Hi, andrea. I bet your boys would enjoy this. Thanks.<BR/><BR/>Hi, asma. At least I helped you to enjoy this from a distance. A lot of kids do participate in this activity.<BR/><BR/>Thanks, cergie. You're right that these kids are lowering their heads for the proper aerodynamics. Every bit counts in the real race.<BR/><BR/>Hi, chad. Yes, the space is rather cramped but there are weight limits the vehicles have to meet.<BR/><BR/>Hi, tai. They are neat. I think each kid builds their own with the help of a sponsorship of a local business.<BR/><BR/>Hi, consise10. Your son probably would love the thrill of racing these downhill. I think it would be fun myself if I could fit into one of them.<BR/><BR/>Hi, samrina. They are something else, aren't they? And kids are special with their dreams and goals.Tim Ricehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01305530681191503858noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148174044987614062006-05-20T20:14:00.000-05:002006-05-20T20:14:00.000-05:00hmmmm amazing :)dedicate this post to kids haan:)t...hmmmm amazing :)<BR/><BR/>dedicate this post to kids haan:)<BR/><BR/>takecare.Sam!!https://www.blogger.com/profile/13380920968978656414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148173708916792552006-05-20T20:08:00.000-05:002006-05-20T20:08:00.000-05:00WOW.. that looks like FUN! I bet my boy would LOVE...WOW.. that looks like FUN! I bet my boy would LOVE to do that!consise10https://www.blogger.com/profile/10520394434364750695noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148168905514074092006-05-20T18:48:00.000-05:002006-05-20T18:48:00.000-05:00oh! I want one!oh! I want one!Taihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03501421874989420807noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148165647372603192006-05-20T17:54:00.000-05:002006-05-20T17:54:00.000-05:00Reminds me of my friend Jes (6'04", 325) trying to...Reminds me of my friend Jes (6'04", 325) trying to get into my '90 Ford Festiva.<BR/><BR/>Go, Speed Racer!Chadhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10775793990526591299noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148159991302078602006-05-20T16:19:00.000-05:002006-05-20T16:19:00.000-05:00These kids are all well lowering their head so the...These kids are all well lowering their head so they will go faster !<BR/>Your appartment seems rather well placed, I wonder why you always need to walk out !Cergiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14623905868861239570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148154607617494502006-05-20T14:50:00.000-05:002006-05-20T14:50:00.000-05:00wow!...how exciting,so much fun for kids....i wish...wow!...how exciting,so much fun for kids....i wish i would be there to watch.Asmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05870187212088882440noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148138955623880122006-05-20T10:29:00.000-05:002006-05-20T10:29:00.000-05:00Oh how fun, my boys would adore this!Great movemen...Oh how fun, my boys would adore this!<BR/>Great movement shots.<BR/>a.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18014050.post-1148125445978807412006-05-20T06:44:00.000-05:002006-05-20T06:44:00.000-05:00That brings about memories of my soapbox derby day...That brings about memories of my soapbox derby days--I recently posted about them along with a picture of my first car. Thanks for being there to cheer on those kids! I know how exciting it can be and to know there are folks watching is nice.sagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17499891950639742366noreply@blogger.com