This year in 2008, with help from Iowa State University (Architect Student, fundraising efforts, and a $3,000 grant received from Polk County Board of Supervisors, a $13,500 shelter over the top of the starting gate area was built.
More pics of the Des Moines Soap Box Facility at Ewing Park in Des Moines, IA
Topside Pit Area Unloading Area Topside
Bottom of the track loading up on trailers Run out area