Mason City To Honor Soapbox Team During Community Celebration
MASON CITY, IA: Visit Mason City and The Music Man Square invite the community to help them celebrate Team Trouble In River City and their huge success at the Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa.
On Saturday, June 18th, 2022, the family of soapbox race fans from Mason City made history during the downhill soapbox derby race in Des Moines, Iowa.
Team Trouble In River City won the Casey’s Hometown Racer Award, awarded to the team whose cart includes the best examples of local pride, local accent, and features that showcase how Iowa is unique.
A qualified judging panel from Casey’s selected Team Trouble In River City. Each member of the team was awarded “free pizza for a year,” awarded as an equivalent value of 52 large pizzas, an approximate retail value of $8,574.80.
Additionally, Team Trouble In River City was announced as the winner of the Red Bull People’s Choice Award, presented to the team receiving the most votes. Members of the public were permitted to vote for the team they liked best. Team Trouble In River City received a Red Bull prize package, an approximate retail value of $500.
“We are so proud of this team and their efforts to shine a positive light on Mason City during the Red Bull Soapbox Race Iowa,” said Visit Mason City Executive Director Lindsey James. “They set out to bring home the Hometown Racer award and that’s what they did! To top it off, they had an amazing run and were voted People’s Choice. We’re excited to bring the community together to celebrate!”
An open house event will be held on Thursday, July 14th at 5:30pm at The Music Man Square to congratulate Team Trouble In River City.
The public is encouraged to come meet the team and take a photo with the Weapon of Brass Destruction soapbox car. The celebration will also include food and refreshments and a special presentation from the team.
“This experience was a once in a lifetime opportunity and we are so grateful that we were able to take part in it! The team is so excited to celebrate with our sponsors, supporters and everyone who has followed us on this journey,” said Trouble In River City Team Captain & Driver Scott Anderson.
The event is free and open to the public.
About The Music Man Square
The mission of The Music Man Square is to promote, preserve and showcase the legacy of Meredith Willson, Mason City native and composer of “The Music Man.” And to promote music, music education, and to serve as a center for music events in the community.
About Visit Mason City
The mission of Visit Mason City is to enhance the economy of Mason City and the North Iowa area through the promotion of the area as a destination for overnight visitors. Tourism related expenditures contributed an estimated $84.68 million into Mason City’s economy in 2020.