And what will be the next step in the derby's evolution? "Oh," Donskoj laughs, "I think the Olympics will pick up the event sometime in the future."
The Kingston Artists' Soapbox Derby will be held on Sunday, August 22. Registration and Safety Check runs from 10:30AM-12:45PM, and the competition begins at 1PM. There is a $25 entry fee. Contestants may enter on the day of the derby, but pre-registration is preferred. Participants begin their descent from the corner of Spring Street and Broadway in Kingston's Rondout District. For more information or to receive the official entry form, call or stop by Donskoj & Company, 93 Broadway, Kingston. (845) 338-8473. www.donskoj.com.