My first Derby (family's seventh)

Sunday was Joel's second Derby. All the kids raced a car. All but Anna built a car. She raced Joel's 2011 car and won the Open division. I think Joel felt good because last year his wheels didn't work very well, but he learned a lot about being a good sport. I think he enjoyed seeing his American Flag car do well this year.
Here is Joel with his 2012 car - he won "Most likely to win the Big 10 championship" award.

Here are the Open Division contenders, with Anna's car (flag) on the far right, with Carolyn's "Hermione" car - winner of "Best Car with a Driver" award. Matthew's car was behind Carolyn's car - he won "Most Artistic".

Here are Den 7's racers.

Here is Anna winning her award for fastest in the Open Division (aka - non-scouts) She also won "Most Patriotic". After the Derby was done the kids raced for fun and Carolyn's car beat Anna's car, which was undefeated in the Open Division, which goes to show there is some wiggle room at the Derby!

I think the 2nd grade boys had the most fun after their race when racing down the handicap ramp in the hall.