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All-American Soap Box Derby Rally draws a crowd in Poulsbo during the first races of the year

Published 10:57 am Monday, April 18, 2011

Julian Myrick races down Dauntless Drive NW in Poulsbo during the first day at the All-American Soap Box Derby Rally.
Julian Myrick races down Dauntless Drive NW in Poulsbo during the first day at the All-American Soap Box Derby Rally.

The first All-American Soap Box Derby Rally was held Saturday and Sunday on Dauntless Drive NW in Poulsbo. Though low temperatures on Saturday forced spectators to bundle up, the racers held out for a full day of competition.

Nineteen Derby racers competed over the weekend, five of which were new to the sport. Racers ages 8-17 competed in three divisions, stock car, super stock car and masters.

April 16

Stock Car Division:

1. Anthony Poggi

2. Kirsten Vorpahl

3. Justin Mottner

4. Katie Myrick

5. Shawn Jones

6. Ethan Oien

7. Alex Martin

8. Popette Chiquiti

Super Stock Car Division:

1. Duncan Williams

2. Andrew Tufts

3. Tommy Walters

4. Julian Myrick

5. Gage Mayer

6. Stone VanBeynum

7. Blake Golden

8. Malichi Smith

Masters Division:

1. Ryan Wixson

2. Jarritt Youngers

3. Jamie Barry

Sportsmanship Award: Kirsten Vorpahl

April 17

Stock Car Division:

1. Anthony Poggi

2. Kirsten Vorpahl

3. Alex Martin

4. Eric Jones

5. Katherine Jones

6. Shown Jones

7. Justin Mattner

8. Katie Myrick

Super Stock Car Division:

1. Paige Gear

2. Josh Monette

3. Tommy Walters

4. Danielle Bosch

5. Andrew Tufts

6. Anthony Luchini

7. Gage Mayer

8. Blake Golden

Masters Division:

1. Jarritt Youngers

2. Ryan Mottner

3. Ryan Wixson

Sportsmanship Award: Gage Mayer

—photos by Kipp Robertson

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