A Brief History of Soapbox Racing

More than 300 contestants vied for the victory in the 1938 Philadelphia Soapbox Derby. The race was won by 14-year-old Barton Bowman.
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More than 300 contestants vied for the victory in the 1938 Philadelphia Soapbox Derby. The race was won by 14-year-old Barton Bowman.

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