Lincoln Davis: “I have never had that privilege, but I certainly look forward to attending the event this year. As a youngster growing…”

“I have never had that privilege, but I certainly look forward to attending the event this year. As a youngster growing up, living in the rural areas, I read about soap box derbies that have been such an inspiration to so many of our young people, and I hope to be able to attend this event. Clearly, Akron, like a lot of the urban centers across America, has been through some tough times. It used to be known as the Rubber Capital of the World. We had Goodyear, Goodrich, and Firestone all located within the environs of Akron, Ohio. But one of the great prides and joys of our northeastern Ohio area is having the honor of having the national finals of the soap box derby occurring in Akron, Ohio. It is something that is widely attended.”