The third annual Boxcar Derby in Oakfield was held on Bennett Avenue in Oakfield on Saturday afternoon. The Boxcar Derby was open to boys and girls from 7-13 years old. There were two divisions, 7-10 and 11-13.
The event is in memory of Suzanne “Sue” D’Alba who was one of the founders of the Oakfield Betterment Committee and the Oakfield Labor Daze festival, as well as a volunteer and member of many other civic organizations.
Age group (7-10) from left-Elias Patnode/1st place, Alex Puls/2nd place, Robbie Weit/3rd place, with organizer Scott D’Alba.
Elias Patnode goes over the finish line to capture first place
Elias Patnode celebrates the win. His grandfather Lonnie Patnode says they purchased the car in the first year after winning. According to Elias the colors of the car and some luck help him win.
Age group (11-13) from left- Callen Preston/1st place, Forrest Franklin/2nd place, Julia Castner/3rd place with organizer Scott D’Alba
Callen Preston takes first place in the 11-13 age group
