Young Yellowknifers brought their soapboxes SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ and need for speed SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ to the sixth annual YK Grand Prix Saturday morning. From the super hero-inspired to the aerodynamic-attentive, 35 colourful soapboxes and their wee drivers took to the top of the hill on School Draw Avenue SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“vying for a chance to crowned this year's winner.
The yearly event, hosted by the NWT Disabilities Council, is set to wrap up around 2:30 p.m., after speedsters from all age groups - 6 to 7 years olds, 8 to 9 year olds and 10 to 12 year olds SA¹ú¼ÊÓ°ÊÓ´«Ã½“ have competed in the downhill race.
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