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Getting ready for a run at the starting line for the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Julia Davis (age 6) is in the front driving the car with her sister Katie Davis (age 4) in the back. Photo by Tami Chappell
By Tami Chappell, contributor
The annual Madison Avenue Soapbox Derby rolled through Decatur on Saturday, Oct. 6.
Hundreds of spectators watched the racers in their colorful and creative soapbox race cars.
Proceeds from the 2018 derby go to support Decatur Education Foundation and City Schools of Decatur Special Education PTA.
Ali Post films her son Grayson Post as he runs in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Nine year old Amelia Profitt driving “Sweet Pea” runs into the hay as she participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Sai Kakarala drives his Angry Red Bird as he participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
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Sophie Trujillo drives the “One eyed, One Horned Purple People Eater” as she participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Ethan Donald drives his “Rat Rod” as he participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
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8-year old Opal takes off from the finish line driving her “Dragon on Fire” as she participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Spectators watch as cars participate in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
7-year old Aaron Pinkerton gets his game face on as he prepares to fly his airplane as he participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Bubble Masters car participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Ryder Kaczmarek participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Charlotte Orleman drives her car as she participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Henry (L) and Theo Miller prepare to take off in the Minecraft as they participate in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Photo by Tami Chappell
2-nyear old Isla Wolfe eats a popsicle as she and her parents Jenny and Sheldon Wolfe watch the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
The 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Charlie Hart drives his spaceship as he participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Sloane Raspberry drives his “Chevy” as Malina rides alongside as they participate in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
8-year old Opal takes off from the finish line driving her “Dragon on Fire” as she participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Aidin Er gets advice from his parents Utku (L) and Deja Er (R) as he participates in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
Lionel Rawls (front) and his buddy Nyle Corey (rear) crash at the finish line as pit crew members scramble out of the way while participating in the 8th Annual Madison Ave Soapbox Derby in Decatur, Ga. on October 6, 2018. Photo by Tami Chappell
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