If you ain't cheatin you ain't tryin'.



Soap Box Derby champ stripped of title



While examining Wilton's car, derby officials detected some violations that they said would have been nearly impossible to detect in the pre-race inspection.



The car's kingpin, which holds the axle in place in the rear of the car, was found to be in violation. The kingpin was epoxied or glued to the floor instead of being placed through a pre-drilled hole on the axle. The glue or epoxy is thought to have given Wilton's car more stability.



Derby rules state that any attempt to gain unfair advantage or concealment of any illegal materials or parts in the racer is grounds for disqualification.



Inspectors also found that a bearing had been added to the base of Wilton's steering assembly that race officials think could have enhanced his steering ability. Racers are allowed to place a penny or a quarter below the steering assembly, but not a steel bearing.