The youngsters had to solicit a sponsor who helped them buy the car kits and pay for registration. Then the kids had to build the cars, which took about eight hours to produce a vehicle weighing at least 70 pounds. Then they participated last week in a safety inspection, weigh-in and practice. On derby day, they rode like the wind. Drivers were split between stock and super stock divisions.
Stock is for the novice racer to get accustomed to the experience.
Its weight limit is 200 pounds, including the car. Super stock is for older boys and girls and has a 230-pound weight limit. Bill Jackman's daughter was wearing red. It didn't get her there any faster. Yet neither looked too disappointed.