Soap Box Derby Racing in Connecticut (Ep. 16)

Connecticut has sent many a world champion to the annual Soap Box Derby championship race in Akron, Ohio over the years. What are their tricks? How does it feel to race down a 16% grade? What's the story behind the Derby, that has offered excitement to children aged 7-21, while instilling skills and leadership qualities in them for more than 75 years? Hear a number of Derby drivers, parents and race organizers discuss the thrill of the competition and the outlook for the future.

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