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The Science of Soap Box Derby Racing

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When the 'Masters of Gravity' website is up and running, the link in this page will take you to an educational presentation that explains many of the physical forces that affect the speed of a soap box derby racer. In addition to lots of "hand-on" exercises there are sevral videos that you can watch.This is a program that was put together by PBS. Check it outI think you'll find it to be very interesting!
 

This is a great picture of our 2005 entry
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driven by Drew Sendek