May 6, 2017

Soap Box Derby 2017

Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

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.

Melanie Sandler cries after losing a race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

A volunteer takes a break during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Addie Cook competes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers prepare to compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Addie Cook competes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Ben Dambach slicks his rig during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

"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.

Saddie Middleton and Ben Dambach prepare to ride during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers prepare during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Thomas Sandler brakes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Ben Dambach runs into Saddie Middleton's lane during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Sadie Middleton calls to say she won during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

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.

Thomas Sandler holds his sister Melanie Sandler during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Kids pose for a photo during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

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.

Saddie Middleton competes during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Thomas Sandler waits to race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers prepare to race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Addie Cook prepares to race during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers prepare to compete in the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Racers walk back to the start line during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

Saddie Middleton and Ben Dambach compete during the Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

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Soap Box Derby Saturday, May 6, 2017 on North Sprigg street in Cape Girardeau.

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