FORT RILEY -- The second annual Riley's Rascal Derby is set for Saturday at Fort Riley.
This soap box derby will pit racers against each other in home-built,
gravity-powered cars racing down Reed and Carpenter Avenues between the 1st Infantry Division and Fort Riley garrison headquarters buildings. Racers will compete in three age divisions; 7 to 12, 13 to 17 and 18-year-olds and older.
Race spots are limited and advance registration is required. Register by
calling 785-784-1000. Registration ends Friday or when all slots are
filled. The event is free and open to the public. All participants must live
within 150 miles of Fort Riley.
Due to the installation's COVID-19 guidelines, participants will be required to wear masks, maintain proper physical distancing and use hand sanitizing stations. More information is available on facebook.com/RileyMWR or at riley.armymwr.com.
Races begin at 10 a.m. and should be finished by 2 p.m.
Visitors to Fort Riley who don't have a Department of Defense ID card will need to stop by the Henry Gate visitor's center to get a pass. DOD ID
cardholders are considered Trusted Travelers and may vouch for up to seven other people in their vehicle. You can learn more about accessing Fort Riley by visiting https://home.army.mil/riley/ or by calling 785-239-2982.