Local Rotary Clubs to host 2018 Challenge Series Race

Rotary Clubs of Issaquah and Sammamish set the event for Aug. 11 at Discovery Elementary, Sammamish.

This gravity car race allows those with mental or physical disabilities the experience of a thrilling soapbox derby-type race while riding in a car piloted by a typically developing driver who is 10 years old or older.

The co-driver is a racer with mental or physical disabilities, who is no taller than 5 feet 2 inches and 130 pounds or less.

Two cars, propelled by gravity, race down the street to the finish line. Each racer has the opportunity to race multiple times during the event. Lunch and an awards ceremony full of smiles complete the day of fun.

This free event is designed for the whole family, and every child is a winner. There will be two race sessions: 9 to 10:30 a.m. and 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Race information can be found at www.lifeenrichmentoptions.org. There are two ways to register: by sending an email to rsvp@lifeenrichmentoptions.org and giving them the name of the co-driver, which race location and which session he or she wants to race in; or by printing the form from the LEO website, filling it out and returning it by email or sending the form by regular mail to “LEO, PO Box 117, Issaquah, WA 98027-0006”.