2007 Bernal Heights Illegal Soapbox Derby

Oct 28, 2007 at 10:45 PM
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I took some Hi-Def footage of the Soapbox Derby today. This is a quick video production just to get something out tonight. Actually I didn't even use the best clips in this, I'll save them for later use on a more considered video. Scott has photos and more links on his blog.

Soap Box Derby 2007

It looks a lot better in Hi-Def. I think I'll upload that to the Internet Archive tomorrow....

By the way, if anyone who was at the derby today found my black moleskine notebook, please contact me.

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Looks like fun

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does look like fun but I'd have worn a helmet...

Great video!

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These people are insane. In a great way.

ha, you crazy SFers.

badass

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Yeah! I love the soapbox derby. Every year I say I'm going to build a car, but then every year I don't find out about it until the last minute. Next year for sure! I'm thinking a roman chariot as the theme...

I've got a lot more footage, including two more rollovers by that crazy barrel roller. That thing flipped everytime I saw it descend. Also a lot more of the Be-afro-ed Evel Knievel guy.

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you don't have any footage of the girl in the swimsuit wiping out when she was riding up the hill on the soapbox, do you? she would love to see it.

I missed her actual wipe out by a second or two. By the time I swung the camera around she was already sitting on the pavement, but no one had reached her to help out yet. I got decent audio of the crowd reaction though ("oooooooooooo ow"). I could send her what I have. I also have about 20 more seconds of her injury inspection at the top of the hill.

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bummer that you didn't catch it but she'd still like to see whatever you have.

she's gonna be in pain for a while. the er only gave her advil though, despite fractured rib, hella scrapes, mild concussion, etc. but this should give her a good laugh.

Ouch, fractured rib. I thought it was just a massive set of scrapes that would make showering painful for a week. Maybe she should see if this qualifies her for a medical marijuana card :)

Have her email me, it's dav @ my website, and I'll figure out a way to get her the clips.