NEW BERLIN, Wis. (CBS 58) -- It was a day of speed and action in New Berlin today, Sept. 7, where racers took part in the 60th annual Soap Box Derby.
Kids from six to 16 years old were there with their own derby cars, built with the help of mom and dad.
They raced down the 1,000 foot, three-lane track on the west side of Valley View Park.
And a lot has changed in the last 60 years.
The races used to be held right on city streets like Moorland Rd. and Racine Ave.
David Nagey has been working on the derby for more than 30 years. He says all kinds of emotions are on display.
"There's a lot of tears out here during the day for those that have to go home early but that's balanced out with cheers, a lot of cheers, too," said Nagey.
Today was also the 40th anniversary of the special race for special kids.
It's a race for kids with disabilities created by an Eagle Scout with Boy Scout Troop 41, which helps with the race to this day.