The Rotary Club of Lynnwood held its Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. Co-driver Salome Gonzolez-Angel races down the track with driver Max Rooney. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)

The Rotary Club of Lynnwood held its Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. Co-driver Salome Gonzolez-Angel races down the track with driver Max Rooney. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)

Way to Go

Every kid gets to race in this derby

The Rotary Club of Lynnwood on June 4 held its second Challenge Series Race, which gives children with special needs the opportunity to experience the fun of a soapbox derby race. The event was held in partnership with the city of Lynnwood, Community Transit and Life Enrichment Options. Partners also included Lynnwood Fire and Lynnwood Police.

Proceeds from the event are shared equally for the Rotary Club of Lynnwood’s programs within the community and Life Enrichment Options.

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Go-cart racers Kiersten Shankle (from left), Tyler Shankle, William Lewis and Harrison Youngman get ready to race at the Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)
Burke Nelson (left) and Max Rooney get ready to race at the Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)
The Rotary Club of Lynnwood held its Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. Partners included Lynnwood, Community Transit, Life Enrichment Options, Lynnwood Fire and Lynnwood Police. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)

Go-cart racers Kiersten Shankle (from left), Tyler Shankle, William Lewis and Harrison Youngman get ready to race at the Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)

Burke Nelson (left) and Max Rooney get ready to race at the Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)

The Rotary Club of Lynnwood held its Challenge Soap Box Derby races on June 4. Partners included Lynnwood, Community Transit, Life Enrichment Options, Lynnwood Fire and Lynnwood Police. (Photo by Anna Marie Jensen)

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