The 15th annual Mission and District Soap Box Derby took place this past Saturday on Stave Lake Street, with dozens of participants coming out.
Mission Mayor Ted Adlem and Maple Ridge-Mission MLA Marc Dalton were the first racers down the hill, with Adlem (40 seconds) edging Dalton (45 seconds).
Following are the results:
Grand Champion
Megan Gerlach, 13, 36.69 sec (57km/hr) from North Vancouver
($500 bursary, sponsored by @Mission Raceway Park)
Fastest Mission Racer
Marcus Wilcox, nine, 40.42sec (52km/hr) from Mission
($500 bursary, sponsored by Rotary Club of Mission Midday)
Champions Ages 8-9
1. William Dobric, 39.19sec (53km/hr) from North Vancouver
2. Karly Mortimer, 39.56sec (53km/hr) from Maple Ridge
3. Marcus Wilcox, 40.42sec (52km/hr) from Mission
Champions Ages 10-11
1. Gage Mack, 40.34sec (52km/hr) from Surrey
2. Caillum Leask, 41.03sec (51km/hr from Mission
3. Payton Dunnett, 41.14sec (51km/hr) from Mission
Champions Ages 12-14
1. Megan Gerlach, 36.69sec (57km/hr) from North Vancouver
2. Caleb Masih, 41.08sec (51km/hr) from Mission
3. Summer Rae Sward, 41.51sec (50km/hr) from Mission
Rookie of the Year Boy
Drew Taylor
Rookie of the Year Girl
Rebecca Martineau
Most Sportsmanlike Canadian Tire Bike
Trissanna Hunter