Around 75 kids, aged 11-15 competed in 1972 Fargo Soap Box Derby, the first time girls were allowed to enter the contest.

VanHarlingen family has history with All-American International SOap Box Derby Work Championship; Three daughters have raced in Akron.

Although they were unable to secure a world title, the local competitors from the Pottsville Area Soap Box Derby had a great experience racing in the national derby last week. Kathryn Riegle, 9, of ...