HOULTON – The registration period for the 2001 Northern Maine Soap Box Derby, the world’s largest soap box derby, will end March 31. Race trials will be held Friday, June 22, with race day scheduled for Saturday, June 23.

The race is open to girls and boys, age 9 to 16, from Millinocket north to Madawaska and from Patten down to Danforth. Anyone interested in participating should call 521-0113 and leave their name, telephone number, address, car number and division and e-mail address if available.

Entries also can be mailed to NMSBD, P.O. Box 84, Houlton 04730. For more information, entrants also can e-mail committee members at soapboxderby@hotmail.com.