Boys and girls ages 9 to 16 can register at Kmart to win a soap-box derby kit.

Some 100 local Soap Box Derby races will be held throughout the United States this summer. Winners from each race will compete in the national race held at Derby Downs in Akron, Ohio, on Aug. 5. This year is the 58th annual All-American Soap Box Derby and Kmart's fourth year as a supporter.The All-American Soap Box Derby is a nonprofit organization that teaches youngsters the value of workmanship and perseverance and brings families together in the spirit of competition. Kmart's support is one of the many "Kmart Loves Kids" programs designed to improve the lives of America's youths.

Kmart's 2,400 stores will serve as the official locations to register to win one of 200 complete Soap Box Derby Stock Car Division kits.

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The entry forms are available at the following Kmart stores March 5 through March 18: 680 W. 2600 South, Woods Cross; 4670 S. 900 East, Salt Lake City; 1770 W. 4100 South, Salt Lake City; 2705 Parleys Way, Salt Lake City; Shepherd Lane, Farmington; 7990 S. 1300 East, Sandy; 6400 N. Highway 224, Park City; 3330 S. 5600 West, West Valley City; 3835 W. 5400 South, Kearns; and 1442 W. 9000 South, West Jordan.

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