Delicious Red Bulls

Tropical Storm Hanna made her way up to the East Coast today, but despite her best efforts, we still made it down to Philly for the Red Bull Soap Box Derby! The turnout was amazing as the place was packed! The Manayunk Wall (where the race takes place in Philly) is insane, it's extremely steep and completely crazy. Apparently, they have cycling races on this awesome hill as well, which I think I ready somewhere has a slope grade of 18.5 % at one point. I don't think I minded the walk up but coming down with the slippery mud was a bit taxing...complete with the crazy drunk people everywhere around me with whom I could not join since driving but alcohol = no good (plus crazy storm = suicide ride home).

Some of the soapbox derbies were quite spectacular, and they put on a little skit before then roll down the hill which was some were amusing and hilarious. Some derbies didn't quite make it all the way down the hill and some apparently just leave passengers plopped down on the hill when they unexpectedly just fall out. Haha. The feeling of going about 40mph down a hill is probably undescribeable, as you just zip down the hill and they only thing between you and the thousands of spectators is a barrier of straw/hay! Lol. Then again, they use this straw as an obstacle and several derbies didn't quite clear them and (imagine dramatic flipout or crash or spinout into the hay) BooM!

Well that's all the excitement for the week. I picked up a Philly Cheesesteak from Philly as well, delicious! =) At some point today I also had a craving for a Maple Glazed Donut. (I had one for the first time a couple of weeks again and lets just say the heart attack waiting to happen is delicious).

Philly is a true party town! I await the next time I go back =).
Despite for the 3 hours of standing in the rain, it was well worth it. Hanna was beaten today! but she'll probably win tomorrow when I'm sick.

Here's links to the derby.
Red Bull Soapbox Derby
You can probably google the derby results/photos, or look up the insane Manayunk Wall for yourself. Google is your friend

Peace