Us Soap Box Derby (1946)

Unused / unissued material - dates and locations may be unclear / unknown. Soap box derby - annual children’s race competition for miniature cars in United States of America. Crowds enter stands. Masses of (full-sized) cars in car park. Small boys give last minute touches to their cars, very like pedal cars in appearance. Boys dressed in full racing outfit including overalls, helmets and goggles. Starter flags 3 cars off. Cars racing down hill. Finish of first race with cars flagged over the line as in a normal race. Camera follows cars down hill. The boy winner’s face covered with dust and grime. He is presented with a trophy whilst his mother holds his arm in the air, signifying the winner. FILM ID: A VIDEO FROM BRITISH PATHÉ. EXPLORE OUR ONLINE CHANNEL, BRITISH PATHÉ TV. IT’S FULL OF GREAT DOCUMENTARIES, FASCINATING INTERVIEWS, AND CLASSIC MOVIES. FOR LICENSING ENQUIRIES VISIT British Pathé also represents the Reuters histo