The PDX Adult Soapbox Derby was held Saturday, Aug. 15.
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Portland's 19th annual Adult Soapbox Derby took place Saturday, August 15. Racers donned their craziest apparel and flew down Mt. Tabor in front of thousands of people. Organizers said anywhere between 7,000 and 10,000 spectators have shown up in past years.
More than 100 volunteers helped make the event possible this year. Racers registered months in advance and spent long hours constructing their soapboxes.
Chris Malone constructed what he described as a "steampunk R2D2" because he wanted to build something totally original that would wow the crowd. "I love seeing people smile and having fun," Malone said.
The crowd laughed and cheered as a gigantic gold robot flew down the mountain in style.
The event is traditionally held the third week of August every year.
