In the early 1930s, Myron Scott, a Dayton, Ohio, newspaper photographer, captured a shot of some kids racing in cars constructed of soap crates. He dubbed the little competition a soap box derby, and gained support to turn it into a citywide venture, which drew thousands. Today it’s a national event, and the Clearlake Soap Box Derby is part of it. On October 14, all ages will hop into motorless cars with hopes of winning the Fastest or Most Creative award. Onsite registration, $35, starts at 7:30 a.m.; it’s free to watch. The event happens 10 a.m.–noon at Dam Road Extension in Clearlake. For more information, go to lakecounty.com/event/2023-soap-box-derby.