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Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
July 18, 1937
Roundy Coughlin handing Madison soap box derby champion Ken Johnson, age 15, the M.E. Coyle trophy while the crowd applauds in the background. The race was held on West Wilson Street in 1937.
Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
July 19, 1936
Eldon Raemisch, age 14, in his championship car, No. 32. The Madison Soap Box Derby was held on Wilson Street in 1936. Eldon's car was the heaviest in the race, 135 pounds, and the fact that mu...
Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
July 19, 1953
Madison Soap Box Derby winner Larry Jacobson accepting his trophy from Ralph A. Hult of Hult's Capital Garage. The derby took place on Midvale Boulevard.
Madison Soap Box Derby
August 18, 1935
Fred Raemisch, 16, of 2234 E. Johnson Street, sitting in his championship soap box derby car, #41. This was the first official soap box derby held in Madison. Fred won a wristwatch.
Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
July 25, 1954
Madison Soap Box Derby winner Phil Peckham accepting his trophy on Midvale Boulevard.
Madison Soap Box Derby Champion
July 22, 1956
Madison Soap Box Derby winner Alan Strauss holding his trophy and standing with his family on East Washington Avenue. The Wisconsin State Capitol is in the background.
