Soap Box Derby 2017

Saddie Middleton gets into her soap box derby car while her father Brent Middleton talks to her during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Saddie Middleton and Ben Dambach prepare to ride during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Saddie Middleton competes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Thomas Sandler waits to race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers prepare to race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Addie Cook prepares to race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers prepare to compete in the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers walk back to the start line during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Saddie Middleton and Ben Dambach compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Melanie Sandler cries after losing a race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

A volunteer takes a break during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Addie Cook competes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers prepare to compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Addie Cook competes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ben Dambach slicks his rig during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

"You're going to race me for first place, if you lose you get second place that's not bad." Thomas Sandler said to his sister Melanie Sandler before competing during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers prepare during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Thomas Sandler brakes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Ben Dambach runs into Saddie Middleton's lane during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Sadie Middleton calls to say she won during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Melissa Sandler high fives her son Thomas Sandler after winning first place during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Thomas Sandler holds his sister Melanie Sandler during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Racers compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Kids pose for a photo during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)

Melissa Sandler and Melanie Sandler pose for a photo during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau. (Andrew J. Whitaker ~ Southeast Missourian)