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Portland Soap Box Derby draws thousands for 27th race

8/19/2026

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Portland Soap Box Derby held its 27th race Saturday at Mt. Tabor Park, drawing several thousand attendees.
Participants built cars such as a giant sloth head, an Ice Melter zamboni and a dead-whale replica.
Safety rules required helmets, brakes and a waiver, with the fire department monitoring the hill from a derby car and President David Paulsen calling the event a party.

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Story summary

Portland Soap Box Derby held its 27th race Saturday at Mt. Tabor Park, drawing several thousand attendees.
Participants built cars such as a giant sloth head, an Ice Melter zamboni and a dead-whale replica.
Safety rules required helmets, brakes and a waiver, with the fire department monitoring the hill from a derby car and President David Paulsen calling the event a party.