The annual Mission Soapbox Derby grand champion for 2011 was Megan Gerlach, recording a blistering time of 34 seconds down Stave Lake Road. She won a $500 bursary for her efforts.
Jennifer Clarke came second with a 36.8 second time, while Samara Simon was nanoseconds behind with third with a 36.4 second run.
According to Remco Bergman, soapbox derby association president, 59 kids competed on Saturday, and the slowest cars notched an average speed of 38 km/h, with the fastest blazing down the road at 57 km/h.
Following are the remainder of the results:
• Champion 8-9 years old:
1. Samara Simon, 36.4 seconds
2. Mason Laurent, 39 s
3. Jaydan Mortimer, 40 s
• Champion 10-11:
1. Megan Gerlach, 34 s
2. Serena Chahill, 38 s
3. Julia Higden, 39 s
• Champon 12-14:
1. Jennifer Clarke, 36.8 s
2. Krynn Brown, 38 s
3. Danika Simon, 39 s
• Fastest Mission racer:
1. Maxime Bergman, 39.8 s ($500 bursary)
2. Dawson Hillman, 40.7 s
3. Portia McCracken, 41 s
• Best sportsmanship:
Victoria MacLeod. She won a bike sposored by Canadian Tire
• Rookie boy of the year:
Alex Higden
• Rookie girl of the year:
Grace MacDonald
• Door prize winner:
Nick Inkster